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Guide
30-Watt and 60-Watt Models
Document 41195-0510
Industrial Dynamics Company, Ltd.
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Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Version of the Lasetec II System Software That This Guide Describes . . . . xxv
Topics That This Guide Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi
Audience of This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi
Conventions That Appear in This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxvi
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1.1 Safety Notices and Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.2 Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.3 Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 CDRH Class IV Laser Safety Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.2 Lasetec II Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.3 Electromagnetic Interference Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.2.4 Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
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2.1 Product Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.1 Definition: Product Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.2 Definition: Product Code Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.3 Definition: Product Code Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.4 Example: Product Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2 Product Code Items or Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2.1 Types of Product Code Items or Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2.2 Definition: Text Product Code Item or Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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3.1 Lasetec II Laser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.1 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Specifications of the Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.2.1 Facts About Speed, Power, and Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.3 External Components of the Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.3.1 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.4 Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.4.1 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.5 Switch Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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4.1 Installing Your Lasetec II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.1.1 Flow Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Requirements That You Need to Meet as You Install Your Lasetec II . . . . . . 4-3
4.2.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3 Installing the Encoder, Trigger, and Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.3.1 Decision Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4 Installing the Encoder, Trigger, and Print Head for Use With a Conveyor . . 4-5
4.4.1 Steps: Installing the Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4.2 Steps: Installing the Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4.3 Steps: Mounting the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.5 Installing the Encoder, Trigger, and Print Head for Use With a Labeler . . . . 4-7
4.5.1 Steps: Installing the Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.5.2 Steps: Installing the Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.5.3 Steps: Mounting the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
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4.6 Installing the Operator Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.6.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.7 Installing the Air Controls on the 30-Watt Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
4.7.1 Requirements for Incoming Air From Your Facility to the Air Controls . . . .4-10
4.7.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
4.8 Installing the Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
4.8.1 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
4.8.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
4.9 Are You Installing a 30- or 60-Watt Lasetec II?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
4.9.1 Decision Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
4.10 Installing the 60-Watt Lasetec II Chiller and Chiller Interlock . . . . . . . . .4-15
4.10.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
4.11 Installing the Air Filtration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
4.11.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
4.12 Opening the Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
4.12.1 Diagram: Back Panel of the 30-Watt Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
4.12.2 Diagram: Back Panel of the 60-Watt Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
4.13 Opening the Back Panel of the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
4.13.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
4.14 Wiring Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
4.14.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
4.15 Wiring the Trigger to the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
4.15.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21
4.16 Wiring the Encoder to the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
4.16.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
4.17 Wiring the Safety Interlocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
4.17.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
4.18 Wiring the Customer I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
4.18.1 Types of Customer Input/Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
4.18.2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
4.18.3 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
4.19 Wiring Another Lasetec II to Your Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
4.19.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
4.20 Connecting a Host Computer System to Your Lasetec II. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
4.20.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
4.21 Wiring the Operator Station to the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
4.21.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
4.22 Wiring the Switch Box to the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
4.22.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
4.23 Closing the Back Panel of the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
4.23.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
4.24 Wiring Your Facility’s Power to the Switch Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
4.24.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
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5.1 Port Parameters That the Lasetec II Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.1 Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2 Ways to Configure Communication on the Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3 Command Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3.1 Definition: Command Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3.2 Examples: Command Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3.3 Types of Command Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.4 What Happens When You Issue a Standard Command Message . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.4.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.5 Standard Command Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.5.1 List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.5.2 Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.5.3 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.5.4 Applications of Standard Command Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.6 What Happens When a Lasetec II Issues an Enhanced Command Message . .5-14
5.6.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14
5.7 Enhanced Command Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
5.7.1 List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
5.7.2 Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15
5.7.3 How the Lasetec II Represents Enhanced Command Messages Internally . .5-15
5.7.4 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-16
5.8 Enhanced Command Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
5.8.1 Applications of Enhanced Command Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-17
5.9 Lasetec II Host Port Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
5.9.1 Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
5.9.2 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-19
5.9.3 Selections on the Main Screen of the Host Port Application . . . . . . . . . .5-20
5.10 Installing and Starting the Lasetec II Host Port Application . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
5.10.1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
5.10.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-22
5.11 Starting and Stopping Marking Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
5.11.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23
5.12 Remotely Selecting and Using a PCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
5.12.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24
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6.1 Lasetec II System Software Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 Using Lasetec II System Software Dialog Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
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6.22.2 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-65
6.22.3 Fields on the Tracking System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-65
6.22.4 Diagram: How Direction and Orientation Interrelate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-67
6.23 Thermal System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-69
6.23.1 How to Display This Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-69
6.23.2 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-69
6.23.3 Fields on the Thermal System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-69
6.24 Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-71
6.24.1 How to Display This Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-71
6.24.2 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-71
6.24.3 Selections on the Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-72
6.25 Laser System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-73
6.25.1 How to Display This Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-73
6.25.2 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-73
6.25.3 Fields on the Laser System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-73
6.26 Delay System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-75
6.26.1 How to Display This Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-75
6.26.2 Definition: Segment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-75
6.26.3 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-75
6.26.4 Definition: Power Ramping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-75
6.26.5 How Power Ramping Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-76
6.26.6 Fields on the Delay System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-77
6.26.7 Guidelines: Setting Delays for Fast or Precise Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-81
6.27 Optical System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-82
6.27.1 How to Display This Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-82
6.27.2 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-82
6.27.3 Fields on the Optical System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-82
6.28 Verification Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-84
6.28.1 How to Display This Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-84
6.28.2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-84
6.28.3 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-84
6.28.4 Fields on the Verification Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-85
6.29 Computer Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-87
6.29.1 How to Display This Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-87
6.29.2 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-87
6.29.3 Selections on the Computer Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-88
6.30 Communication Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-89
6.30.1 How to Display This Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-89
6.30.2 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-89
6.30.3 Fields on the Communication Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-89
6.31 Date & Time Settings Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-92
6.31.1 How to Display This Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-92
6.31.2 Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-92
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7.1 Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.1.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2 Configuring Your Lasetec II With the System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.2.1 Flow Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.3 Calibrating the Encoder With the System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
7.3.1 Steps: Pitch Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
7.3.2 Steps: Width Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10
7.4 Calculating the Trigger Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
7.4.1 Steps: Calculating the Trigger Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13
7.5 Configuring the Tracking Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15
7.5.1 Steps: Displaying the Tracking System Parameters Dialog Box . . . . . . . .7-15
7.5.2 Steps: Configuring Direction, Mode, Resolution, Delay, and Orientation. . .7-16
7.5.3 Steps: Configuring Delay Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17
7.6 Setting the Advanced Features Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
7.6.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-18
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8.1 Creating and Editing Product Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.1.1 Flow Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.2 Determining the Format of the Product Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.2.1 Product Code That You Build . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.3 Creating a New PCF and Product Code Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.3.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.4 Building the Product Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.4.1 Steps: Clearing Fields in the Existing Product Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
8.4.2 Steps: Creating a Standard Text Field for a User-Defined Lot Number Field 8-9
8.4.3 Steps: Creating a User-Defined Lot Number Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
8.4.4 Steps: Creating an Expiration Date and Time Item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-13
8.4.5 Steps: Creating a Serial Number Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-15
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8.4.6 Steps: Saving Your New PCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17
8.5 Adjusting Items and Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18
8.5.1 Steps: Adjusting the Size of the Print Area Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18
8.5.2 Steps: Saving Your New PCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18
8.6 Readjusting the Size of the Print Area Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20
8.6.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20
8.6.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20
8.7 Rearranging Items in the Print Area Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
8.7.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
8.7.2 Steps: Moving the 0000000001 Serial Number Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
8.7.3 Steps: Moving the Exp: Expiration Date Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22
8.7.4 Steps: Moving the Lot: 12345 Text and User-Defined Fields . . . . . . . . . .8-23
8.7.5 Steps: Correcting the Placement of the 0000000001 Serial Number Item .8-23
8.7.6 Steps: Correcting the Placement of the Exp: Expiration Date Item . . . . . .8-23
8.7.7 Steps: Correcting the Placement of the Lot: 12345 Fields . . . . . . . . . . .8-24
8.7.8 Diagram: Final Print Area Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-24
8.7.9 Steps: Saving Your New PCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-24
8.8 Adding a Two-Dimensional Data Matrix Bar Code to Your Product Code . . .8-25
8.8.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-25
8.8.2 Diagram: Final Print Area Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-28
8.8.3 Steps: Saving Your Updated PCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-28
8.9 Troubleshooting and Fixing Quality Problems With Product Codes . . . . . . .8-29
8.9.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-29
8.10 Backing Up a PCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
8.10.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
8.11 Loading the Backed Up Copy of a PCF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-33
8.11.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-33
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9.1 Calibrating the Verifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.1.1 What the Lasetec II Does When You Calibrate the Verifiers . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.1.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.2 Focusing and Aligning Your Product Code on a Container . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.2.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
9.3 Executing a Test Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
9.3.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
9.4 Adjusting the Height of Your Product Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
9.4.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
9.5 Adjusting the Code Delay or X Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
9.5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11
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10.1 When to Perform Maintenance Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
10.1.1 Decision Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
10.2 Maintenance Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
10.2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
10.2.2 Steps: Inspecting the Print Head and Safety Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
10.2.3 Steps: Cleaning the Focal Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
10.2.4 Steps: Cleaning Air Filtration System Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
10.2.5 Steps: Cleaning Trigger Beam Emitter and Receiver Lenses . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
10.2.6 Steps: Inspecting the Beacon Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
10.2.7 Steps: Inspecting External Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
10.2.8 Steps: Cleaning the Print Head Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
10.2.9 Steps: Inspecting the Warning and Instruction Labels and Plates . . . . . . .10-5
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11.1 Troubleshooting Your Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
11.1.1 Flow Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
11.2 Diagnostic and Alarm Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
11.2.1 Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
11.3 Clearing Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
11.3.1 What Happens When the Lasetec II Encounters an Error . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
11.3.2 Before You Clear an Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
11.3.3 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
11.4 Troubleshooting Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
11.4.1 Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
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12.1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
12.1.1 Safeguards to Observe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
12.2 Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
12.2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
12.2.2 Removing the Print Head Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
12.2.3 Removing the Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
12.2.4 Closing the Back Panel and the Print Head Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-5
12.2.5 Removing the Laser Enclosure Cover on a 60-Watt Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . .12-6
12.2.6 Closing the Laser Enclosure Cover on a 60-Watt Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . .12-8
12.3 Updating Lasetec II System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
12.3.1 Utilities That You Use to Update System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
12.3.2 Diagram: LLINK.EXE Utility Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
12.3.3 Elements on the LLINK.EXE Utility Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
12.3.4 Keys That You Can Use on the LLINK.EXE Utility Main Menu . . . . . . . . 12-13
12.3.5 Ways to Update the Lasetec II System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
12.4 Updating System Software by Using the Serial Port Method . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
12.4.1 Steps: Establishing Communication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
12.4.2 Steps: Transferring and Installing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
12.5 Updating System Software by Using the Compact Flash Card Method . . . 12-19
12.5.1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
12.5.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-19
12.6 Updating System Software by Using the Universal Serial Bus Method. . . . 12-21
12.6.1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-21
12.6.2 Steps: Connecting the Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-21
12.6.3 Steps: Transferring and Installing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-23
12.7 Removing the Advanced Features Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-25
12.7.1 Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-25
12.7.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-25
12.7.3 Steps: Editing the LASETEC.CFG Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-26
12.8 Removing and Replacing the Operator Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-28
12.8.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-28
12.9 Removing and Replacing the 30-Watt Laser Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-31
12.9.1 Steps: Removing the Laser Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-31
12.9.2 Steps: Replacing the Laser Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-35
12.10 Removing and Replacing the 60-Watt Laser Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-40
12.10.1 Steps: Draining Water From the Chiller Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-40
12.10.2 Steps: Removing the Laser Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-40
12.10.3 Steps: Replacing the Laser Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-46
12.11 Removing the PC/104 and TX Cards From a 30-Watt Lasetec II. . . . . . . . 12-50
12.11.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-50
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12.33.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-113
12.34 Replacing the Galvanometers Controller Cards in the 60-Watt Lasetec II 12-116
12.34.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-116
12.35 Removing the Galvanometers Assembly From a 30-Watt Lasetec II . . . . 12-120
12.35.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-120
12.36 Removing the Galvanometers Assembly From a 60-Watt Lasetec II . . . . 12-123
12.36.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-123
12.37 Replacing the Galvanometers Assembly in the 30-Watt Lasetec II . . . . . 12-125
12.37.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-125
12.38 Replacing the Galvanometers Assembly in the 60-Watt Lasetec II . . . . . 12-127
12.38.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-127
12.39 Removing the Vortex Compressed Air Cooler From a 30-Watt Lasetec II . 12-130
12.39.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-130
12.40 Replacing the Vortex Compressed Air Cooler in the 30-Watt Lasetec II . 12-134
12.40.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-134
12.41 Removing, Replacing Focal Length LEDs in the 30-Watt Lasetec II. . . . . 12-137
12.41.1 Decision Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-137
12.41.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-138
12.42 Removing, Replacing Focal Length LEDs in the 60-Watt Lasetec II. . . . . 12-139
12.42.1 Decision Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-139
12.42.2 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-139
12.43 Replacing the Alignment LED in the 30-Watt Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-141
12.43.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-141
12.44 Replacing the Alignment LED in the 60-Watt Lasetec II . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-144
12.44.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-144
12.45 Replacing the Beacon LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-147
12.45.1 Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-147
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index-1
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv
Figure 9-1. How to Verify the Laser Focus and Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
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Software Change History contains the software change history for
the Lasetec II system software.
This guide also tells you how to create and modify product codes
and provides maintenance procedures, troubleshooting sugges-
tions, and service procedures.
abcd1234 Emphasis, a definition of a The system always displays the code editing
new concept, or a variable window with all menus and dialog boxes.
for which you provide actual
text. A text product code field is a set of
alphanumeric characters in a product code that
do not change.
+x or -x
abcd1234 Text, including titles, menus, This key toggles between Start Coding and Stop
commands, and other Coding, depending on whether the Lasetec II is
information that you see or idle or marking.
type on a screen.
Range:
See Also:
abcd1234 A file name or directory path. The system encrypts and internally stores the
encrypted password that you provide in the
Lasetec II configuration file lasetec.cfg.
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1. Safety Information
1.1.1 Introduction
1.2.1 Description
The key switch enables and disables the main power to the power
supply of the laser. You cannot operate the laser unless the key is
inserted and turned to the on position. You cannot remove the
key when the laser is turned on.
You must activate the laser power button to operate the laser. If
input power is disrupted, after a power failure for example, and
then regained while the key switch is turned on or the remote
interlock is engaged, the laser remains disabled. The operator
must press the system enable button to reset the safety
mechanism and restore normal operation.
There is a 5-second safety delay from the moment you press the
laser power button to the moment the laser safety shutter opens.
No beam is emitted during this time.
This yellow beacon indicates that the laser has power. When you
turn the key switch to the on position and press the laser power
button, the LED illuminates five seconds before laser beam is
enabled.
Warning Labels
2 2
2
3
1
No. Description
1 Caution hot surface. Do not touch.
2 Danger labels contain various warnings.
3 Product serial number.
FCC Requirements
EU Requirements
EN55011 Emitted RF Radiation shall not exceed limits Defines limits and methods for measurement of
described in document CISPRI 12. radio frequency disturbance characteristics for
industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM)
equipment.
EN50082 Immunity to ESD levels that are defined in Generic standard that governs ISM performance
document IEC801, Part 2. Equipment shall as it relates to radiated emissions and ESD
operate normally when exposed to RF emissions sensitivity and immunity to transient bursts.
at levels that are described in document IEC801,
Part 3. Immunity to electrical fast transient
bursts at levels that are defined in document
IEC801, Part 4.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
IEC801-3 RF Radiated
Signature
Date:
Title: President
Industrial Dynamics hereby declares that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Directive(s) and Standard(s)
Document 37991200
This chapter explains the basic concepts that you need to under-
stand before you use the Lasetec II.
No. Description
3
1 Product code, which is
composed of three items
2 Item, which is composed
of two fields
3 Item
• Text
• Date and time
• Serial number
• User-defined
• Bar code
You use the Standard Text Field Dialog Box to create and
modify a text product code item or field.
A date and time product code item or date and time product
code field is the date and time that you mark on a container,
typically a manufacturing date, an expiration date, or a time
stamp.
You use the Date/Time Field Dialog Box to create and modify a
date and time product code item or field.
Range: A date and time product code item or field can contain
from 1 to 40 characters.
This chart shows you the possible elements that you can combine
to construct a date and time product code item or field.
The same double [DDW-x] A double digit day of the month for
digit day of the the particular day of the current
month for an week (x) that you specify.
entire week
To print the day of Specify...
the month for a...
Monday [DDW-1]
Tuesday [DDW-2]
Wednesday [DDW-3]
Thursday [DDW-4]
Friday [DDW-5]
Saturday [DDW-6]
Sunday [DDW-7]
Example: 2009
Example: 09
Letters Month
JA Janvier
FE Février
MR Mars
AL Avril
MA Mai
JN Juin
JL Juillet
AU Août
SE Septembre
OC Octobre
NO Novembre
DE Décembre
Example: August
Example: Aug
Letter Month
A January
B February
C March
D April
E May
F June
G July
H August
J September
K October
L November
M December
Example: Monday
Example: Mon
Letter Day
A Sunday
B Monday
C Tuesday
D Wednesday
E Thursday
F Friday
G Saturday
You use the Serial Number Field Dialog Box to create and
modify a serial number product code item or field.
D7S1V1F1E9999999
The serial number product code field that is shown in Figure 2-2
specifies that the Lasetec II is to:
This chart shows you the possible variables that you can combine
to construct a serial number product code item or field.
Use this variable... To specify the... If you do not specify the variable,
by default, the Lasetec II...
Dn Length, or number of digits (n) that you want to Automatically increases the value of
include in the serial number product code field. the Dn variable to accommodate the
length of the serial number, up to
the value that you specify for the
ending value (En).
Sn Number at which you want the Lasetec II to start Uses the value 0.
incrementing the serial number.
En Number at which you want the Lasetec II to stop Uses either 1 billion or the
incrementing the serial number, roll over to the maximum number of digits that fits
starting value (Sn), and start again. in Dn, whichever comes first.
Best Practice: Even if you choose not to include a value for one
or more variables, always include values for Sn, Vn, and En.
You use the User Defined Field Dialog Box to create and modify
a user-defined product code item or field.
A bar code product code item or bar code product code field is an
array of linear, one dimensional parallel vertical bars and spaces
of varying widths or a matrix of two dimensional squares, dots,
hexagons, or other geometric patterns that the Lasetec II marks
on a container.
You use the Barcode field in the Product Code Editor to convert a
text, date and time, serial number, and user-defined product
code item or field to a bar code product code item or field.
Here are some examples of a bar code product code item or field.
• 2D Data Matrix
• Code 128 (all 128 characters)
• Code 128 (subset A)
• Code 128 (subset B)
• Code 128 (subset C)
• Code 39
• EAN 128 digit
• EAN 8 digit
• EAN 13 digit
• EAN 14 digit
• Interleaved 2 of 5
• UPC-A 11 digit
• UPC-E 11 digit
2.3.1 Definition
A product code file (PCF) is an ASCII text file that the Lasetec II
system uses to store information, settings, and parameters that
define a product code.
2.3.2 Diagram
[header]
version=2.61.15
description=Basic Product Code
pc_width=40
pc_height=11
delay=40
zoom_factor=1000
x_pan=75
y_pan=125
trig_blanking=10
total_count=0
ser_num_count=0
• Ensure that the name you specify for a PCF when you save it
contains only letters, digits, a dash (-), and an underline
character (_), and does not contain spaces.
Important: Only one backup copy is created for each PCF. The
system overwrites this same backup copy every time you save a
PCF.
2.4.1 Definition
2.4.2 Diagram
Version=2.52.00
[Text]
Password=
PCF_file=ACME
[Laser]
Language=0
LaserType=0
LaserPower=300
LaserFreq=15000
[Delay]
BeginSegment=10
EndSegment=325
InterSegment=75
XSlope=2000
YSlope=2000
XOffset=450
YOffset=450
PwrRampOnOS=100
PwrRampOn=200
PwrRampOffOS=125
PwrRampOff=50
• Dynamic
• Indexed
• Static
If you want to mark a container... And you want to mark a... Use this tracking mode... And encoder?
The following flow chart shows you how dynamic and indexed
modes work from the point at which you turn on the Lasetec II to
the point at which the Lasetec II marks the container with the
product code.
You select the Product Code File (PCF) You select the Product Code File (PCF)
You align the code using alignment and focal dots You align the code using alignment and focal dots
You enable the Lasetec II laser You enable the Lasetec II laser
Verifier verifies the laser output Verifier verifies the laser output
Trigger delay and encoder track the container System tracks container based on number
Code delay offsets when Lasetec II begins marking Lasetec II marks the PCF on the container
2.6.1 Definition
If you are using the standard focal lens with a 3.9 inch focal
length that comes with the Lasetec II and the lens is set to the
correct focal length, one galvanometer step equals approxi-
mately 0.0332 millimeters.
3.1.1 Diagram
No. Description 2 3
1 Y-xxis galvanometer
2 X-axis galvanometer
3 Laser
4 Flat-field lens assembly
5 Y-axis
1
6 X-axis
7 Image plane
6 5
Specification Description
Marking speed The Lasetec II does not have a measurable container rate
due to the variety of package materials, code size, and
number of characters that it can handle.
Power (30 watt) Computer grade 110 VAC (6 amps. 10 max) or 220 VAC (4
amps. 5 max).
Air (30 watt) Clean, dry, compressed air between 60 and 80 pounds per
square inch (p.s.i.) (input) with 18 standard cubic feet
per minute (s.c.f.m.) peak flow rate and 4 to 8 s.c.f.m.
nominal.
Air (60 watt) Clean, dry, compressed air between 40 and 60 pounds per
square inch (p.s.i.) (input) with 10 standard cubic feet
per minute (s.c.f.m.) peak flow rate and 2 to 6 s.c.f.m.
nominal.
Table 3-1. Facts About Speed, Power, and Air of the Lasetec II
3.3.1 Diagram
1 2 3
No. Description
1 30-watt print head, which you can mount vertically, horizontally, or at an
angle with a fixed or X-Y adjustable stand (vertical, adjustable stand shown)
2 60-watt print head, which you can mount vertically, horizontally, or at an
angle with a fixed or X-Y adjustable stand (vertical, adjustable stand shown)
3 Switch box
4 Operator station
3.4.1 Diagram
1 2
No. Description
1 30-watt print head, which you can mount vertically, horizontally, or at an
angle with a fixed or X-Y adjustable stand (vertical, adjustable stand shown)
2 60-watt print head, which you can mount vertically, horizontally, or at an
angle with a fixed or X-Y adjustable stand (vertical, adjustable stand shown)
3.5.1 Diagram
The Lasetec II switch box is usually located near the print head.
You use the switch box to turn on the Lasetec II system, activate
the laser, and lockout the system.
1 2
3.6.1 Diagram
6
2
3
7
No. Description
1 Liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor, showing the Lasetec II
Main Menu
2 Escape key and function keys F1 through F12
3 Main keypad, including the keys caps lock, shift, tab, skip1,
skip2, insert, home, page up, ctrl, alt, space, delete, end,
and page down
4 Alternate function key, which, when pressed and held, types
the characters that are shown in yellow above some keys
5 Laser and fault status light emitting diodes (LEDs), which
mimic the laser emission and fault beacons on the print head
6 Back space key
7 Numerical keypad, including the ENTER key
3.7.1 Diagram
9
2
6
10 11
12
7
1
3
13
8
3.8.1 Diagram
9
2 2
6
10 11
12
7
3 3
4 4
13
8
Description
Diagram
Description
The marking engine power supply provides +5, +/-15, and +12
VDC to the marking engine. The input voltage from the galva-
nometer power supply to the marking engine power supply is +/-
28VDC.
Diagram
Description
The laser power supply provides the power for the laser tube. The
input from the galvanometer power supply is +300 VDC and is
converted to +48VDC for input to the laser.
Diagram
3.9.4 TX Card
Description
The transmit (TX) card sits on top of the PC/104 CPU card and
drives the operator station. The TX card is one of the main test
points on the Lasetec II. This card contains 11 test points, as
shown in the diagram, from which you can verify various signals.
No. Description
1 30-watt transmit (TX) card
2 60-watt transmit (TX) card
Description
Diagram
No. Description
1 Top view
2 Bottom view
3 Compact flash card that
contains the Lasetec II system
software
Description
The marking engine receives the signal from the trigger and
tracks the product to be marked with the encoder. The marking
engine controls the galvanometer movement and turns the laser
on and off to make the various characters.
Diagram
No. Description
1 Labeled erasable programmable
read-only memory (EPROM),
EMPC1PCB, U6 on which Lasetec
II firmware is loaded
Description
Diagram
3.9.8 Encoder
Description
Diagram
Types of Triggers
Note: You can use other types of triggers, but they are not
standard. For additional information about other types of
triggers, contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec Customer Support.
No. Description
1 Through-beam trigger, which attaches to a labeler carousel
2 Retro-reflective trigger with a standard conveyor mount
3 Diffuse-reflective trigger with a labeler turret mount
Description
Both the 30- and 60-watt laser have a 25,000 hour life. A
compressed-air cooler inside the print head supplies cold, dry air
to a 48-VDC fan, which cools the 30-watt laser. An external
chiller supplies water to cool the 60-watt laser.
A safety shutter at the front of the laser tube opens only when
you activate the Lasetec II.
Diagram
Figure 3-17. 30-Watt and PET (Top) and 60-Watt (Bottom) Laser
Assemblies
Description
The two galvanometers that control the mirrors that reflect and
steer the laser beam onto the product surface are referred to as
the X Galvanometer and Y Galvanometer.
Diagram
No. Description
2
1 Verifier Card 1
2 Verifier Card 2
Description
The focal lens, or focal lens, focuses the light beam from the
Lasetec II laser on an area on a container. At present, you can
obtain a 3.9 inch or a 5.9 inch diameter focal lens from Industrial
Dynamics/filtec.
1
No. Description
1 Focal lens
Description
The red and amber beacons on the top of the Lasetec II print
head provide information about the status of the Lasetec II.
No. Description
1 Laser emission beacon
2 Fault beacon
3.10.1 Diagram
he air filtration system scrubs and cleans the printing fumes and
airborne materials that the Lasetec II laser produces. An internal
filter within the air filtration system filters the air before it
releases it.
3 4 5
No. Description
2
1 Air filtration system
2 Alternate air filtration system
3 Change (dirty) filter light
4 Power on light/gauge
5 On/off switch
6 Manual filter clean button
3.11.1 Description
1
No. Description
1 Chiller cooling system
2 LED display
3 Button that displays temperature
of coolant, icing, internal and
external condenser, and room,
or when pressed with down
button (↓), sets parameters
4 Reset button
5 Button that displays the version
of software or deletes saved
errors, or when pressed with up
button (↑), sets parameters
3
2 4
5
This chapter tells you how to install your Lasetec II. Drawings and
schematics that you might need are available in the Lasetec II
Drawing Pack.
The following flow chart shows you the general steps that you
need to complete to install your Lasetec II.
Determine your type of installation: conveyor or labeler
4.2.1 Requirements
The way that you intend to mark containers at your site deter-
mines the procedures that you follow to install the Lasetec II.
To see how to install the encoder for use with a conveyor, refer
to installation drawing I00484.
Bottles D37302
The particular wattage of the print head that you intend to use
determines the procedures that you follow to install the print
head.
To see how to install the encoder for use with a labeler, refer to
drawing M40765.
To see how to install the trigger for use with a labeler, refer to
drawing D41250.
The particular wattage of the print head that you intend to use
determines the procedures that you follow to install the print
head.
4.6.1 Steps
No. Description
1 Operator station mounting bracket
attached to the vertical support pipe
2 Operator station that is slid onto the
operator station mounting bracket
When you install the air controls, ensure that incoming air from
your facility’s air supply:
4.7.2 Steps
No. Description
1 Support pipe
2 Pressure adjustment knob
3 Emergency shut off button
4 Air inlet, 1/4 inch normal
temperature and pressure (NTP)
connector, which you provide
5 Pressure gauge 1
6 Drain (automatic)
2
7 Change/replace indicator
8 Air outlet hose (which connects to
the Lasetec II)
7
3
2. Attach a hose from your facility’s air supply to the air inlet
by using a 0.25 inch normal temperature and pressure (NTP)
connector.
6. Verify that the air hoses and hose connectors do not leak.
4.8.1 Requirements
You must mount the switch box within 6.5 feet, or 2 meters, of
the print head, as required by safety regulations.
4.8.2 Steps
Best Practice: Mount the switch box where the operator can
quickly and easily access it, ideally between the print head
and air controls on the support pipe.
No. Description
1 Support pipe
2 Port for the input power cable from your
facility’s power supply
3 Port for the output power cable that connects
to the print head
2
3
4.10.1 Steps
hat you do next depends on the model of the chiller that you are
installing for use with your 60-watt Lasetec II.
44380 D44382
4.11.1 Steps
To install the air filtration system for the Lasetec II, follow these
steps.
1. Ensure that you have the correct fume extract system kit
(D41254 for 120 V and D41255 for 240 V).
3. Attach the rubber hose (part number 40868) with the clamps
(part number 22135) that are included in the kit to the inlet
tube of the shroud.
1
No. Description
1 Fitting for the bulkhead connection from 2
the air controls
2 Fitting for the input cable from the 3
switch box
3 Fitting for the signal cable from the
operator station 4
4 Fitting for the serial communication
cable
5 Fitting for the customer I/O
5
6 Fitting for the signal cable from the
interlocks
7 Fitting for the signal cable from the
encoder
8 Fitting for the signal cable from the
trigger
6 7 8
No. Description
1
1 Fitting for the output to the chiller
2 Fitting for the cable from the switch
2
box
3
3 Fitting for the signal cable from the
operator station
4 Fitting for the serial communication 4
cable or customer I/O
5 Fitting for the cable to the chiller 5
6 Fitting for the signal cable from the
interlocks 6
7 Fitting for the bulkhead connection
from the air controls
7
8 Fitting for the cable from the chiller
9 Conduit 8
10 Fitting for the output from the
chiller 9
11 Fitting for the signal cable from the
encoder
12 Fitting for the signal cable from the
trigger
13 Conduit
10 11 12 13
Figure 4-6. Back Panel of the 60-Watt Lasetec II
4.13.1 Steps
Follow these steps to open the back panel of your Lasetec II.
4. Pull the back panel from the print head, as shown below.
No. Description
1 I/O card on the
30-watt and 60-watt
Lasetec II
2 30-watt Lasetec II
back panel
3 60-watt Lasetec II
back panel (top)
4
4 TB1 on the I/O card
for the trigger
connection
(obscured in the 1
picture of the
60-watt back
panel) 2 3
Figure 4-7. Opened Back Panel of a Lasetec II, Showing the I/O
Card
4.14.1 Steps
You generally follow the same set of steps to wire cables from
each external component to the print head. These steps show you
how.
3. Slide the squeeze fitting retaining nut back into place on the
back panel.
5. Trim any excess cable, but leave enough so that you can
satisfactorily replace the back panel and adjust the height
of the print head, if necessary.
6. Strip six inches from the outer sheath of the cable and 0.25
inches from the sheath of each wire inside.
4.15.1 Steps
1. Follow the steps that are presented in Wiring Cables for the
trigger.
Wire Terminal
+12V TB1-1
Signal TB1-2
Common TB1-3
4.16.1 Steps
Follow these steps to wire the encoder signal cable to the print
head.
1. Follow the steps that are presented in Wiring Cables for the
encoder.
Wire Terminal
4.17.1 Steps
1. Follow the steps that are presented in Wiring Cables for the
interlocks.
• LASER READY
• FAULT (FAULT NOT) or REJECT (REJECT NOT)
• GOOD MK
4.18.2 Description
The LASER READY, FAULT (NOT FAULT), and GOOD MK signals are
open collector outputs (that is, they must be pulled high with a
500 ohm to 1 kiloohm resistor, from 5 to 24 VDC, and a maximum
of 1 amp current) and active on/conducting.
Notes: This signal is an inverted state (NOT). This signal is on when no code failure exists
and off when any code failure conditions occur during an amount of time that you specify,
at a distance from the center of the focal lens that you specify.
FAULT/REJECT and GOOD MK are mutually exclusive, that is, neither occur together and
one or the other occur for all triggered containers.
GOOD MK The Lasetec II successfully completed the marking (MK) of a container by turning on at a
designated distance from the lens and then turning off at the end of the reject delay.
Note: FAULT/REJECT and GOOD MK are mutually exclusive, that is, neither occur together
and one or the other occur for all triggered containers.
1. Follow the steps that are presented in Wiring Cables for the
customer I/O.
4.19.1 Steps
1. Follow the steps that are presented in Wiring Cables for the
serial cable to your computer.
Signal Terminal
RX TB6-1
TX TB6-2
GND TB6-3
4.20.1 Steps
4.21.1 Steps
2. Follow the steps that are presented in Wiring Cables for the
operator station.
1 No. Description 2
1 Connector J3 for operator station
signal cable on the 30-watt Lasetec II
2 Connector J3 for operator station
signal cable on the 60-watt Lasetec II
3
No. Description
1 Marker engine 2
2 Removed and connected ground
wire
3 Ground wire from the signal cable
connected to the marker engine
1
4.22.1 Steps
Follow these steps to wire the switch box to the print head.
1. Follow the steps that are presented in Wiring Cables for the
switch box.
Wire Terminal
Wire: Connection:
4.23.1 Steps
Once you’ve connected all cables and you’re satisfied with the
length of all cables, you are ready to close and lock the back
panel.
4. Did you remove any plugs from any fittings that you did not
use?
4.24.1 Steps
Follow these steps to wire your facility’s power to the switch box.
2. Verify that the power cable that you intend to use to deliver
power to the Lasetec II is unplugged.
3. Route your facility’s main power cable into the switch box
through one of the squeeze fittings at the bottom.
No. Description 3
1 Wiring diagram
2 Available squeeze fitting
3 PE ground to ground screw
4 Line 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz to
Point 6
5 Neutral to point N
4
5.1.1 Chart
Use this chart to determine the port parameters that the Lasetec
II uses when you select a particular baud rate.
9600 Even 8 1
19,200 Even 8 1
38,400 Even 8 1
57,600 Even 8 1
115,200 Even 8 1
If you want to use your Lasetec II as a... Then set up and configure the Lasetec II as a...
Stand-alone system Single system to which a human operator provides all coding
information.
• Uses the same product code file (PCF) as the master Lasetec II
system
System that is controlled by a remote Host Port system, which receives selected commands and
computer information from an external host computer system through the host
port.
Both a master system and a Lasetec II Master/w Host system, which receives selected commands and
system that is controlled by a remote information from an external host computer system through the host
computer or another Lasetec II port, and:
• Uses the same product code file (PCF) as the slave Lasetec II
system
5.4.1 Description
5.5.1 List
5.5.2 Purpose
^b x command-info CR
6 Hexadecimal format
message
15 Hexadecimal format
|+ Receiving
Lasetec II to
start marking ^b | + CR ASCII character format
containers
02 7c 2b 0d Hexadecimal format
^b Receiving
Lasetec II to
start marking ^b ^b CR ASCII character format
containers
(alternative to
preceding
command)
2 2 13 Decimal format
02 02 0d Hexadecimal format
|- Receiving
Lasetec II to
stop marking ^b | - CR ASCII character format
containers
02 7c 2d 0d Hexadecimal format
^c Receiving
Lasetec II to
stop marking ^b ^c CR ASCII character format
containers
(alternative to
preceding
command)
2 3 13 Decimal format
02 03 0d Hexadecimal format
@#... Receiving
Lasetec II the
text that it is to ^b @ # text CR ASCII character format
use in a user-
defined product
code field 2 64 # 116101120116 13 Decimal format
(numbered
user-defined
field syntax)
02 40 # 74657874 0d Hexadecimal format
@[...]... Receiving
Lasetec II the
text that it is to ^b @ [ udf ] text CR ASCII character
format
use in a user-
defined product
code field 2 64 91117100102 93 116101120116 13 Decimal format
(named
user-defined
field syntax)
02 40 5b 756466 5d 74657874 0d Hexadecimal form
[... Receiving
Lasetec II the
name of the ^b [ filename CR ASCII character forma
PCF to use to
mark containers
2 91 10210510810111097109101 13 Decimal format
! Receiving
Lasetec II to
clear all error ^b ! CR ASCII character format
conditions
2 33 13 Decimal format
02 21 0d Hexadecimal format
? Receiving
Lasetec II to get
and return its ^b ? CR ASCII character format
current status
2 63 13 Decimal format
02 3f 0d Hexadecimal format
5.6.1 Description
5.7.1 List
5.7.2 Purpose
For example, the Lasetec II converts the byte value 2a into two
bytes 32 + 41 in hexadecimal format, which translates into ASCII
characters 2 + A or 2A.
05 A byte that represents the command that the slave Lasetec II is to execute, in this case, (05)
insert user-defined product code text in the named user-defined field in a product code.
This component varies in length. If a command doesn’t require additional data, the Lasetec
II omits this component and appends the checksum component immediately after the
command component.
01fd A checksum value, which ensures that the Lasetec II transmits an enhanced command
message correctly.
The Lasetec II system computes the checksum by adding the binary byte values of the
destination, byte count, command, and data portions in a command.
If a slave Lasetec II successfully receives a command The slave Lasetec II transmits this
message from the master, the slave places the command positive acknowledge command to
code E1 in the command component of the response. The the sender to indicate that the
E1 command code represents the positive acknowledge command message that the sender
response for enhanced command messages. previously transmitted contained a
valid command code.
If the slave Lasetec II does not successfully receive a
command message from the master, the slave places the
command code 42 in the command component, which : 01 0002 42 49 008e
represents a negative acknowledge command.
The slave Lasetec II transmits this
The slave Lasetec II then places a single byte of data after negative acknowledge command to
the command code 42 that indicates the possible cause of the sender to indicate that the
the error, according to the following chart. command message that the sender
previously transmitted contained an
C C B B I I R R invalid command code.
The name includes up to eight characters and excludes the The master Lasetec II transmits this
period and extension, as the Lasetec II system software command message to a slave Lasetec
appends the period and extension automatically. II to instruct the slave to use the PCF
named 4143, or AC.
02 Slave Lasetec II to start marking containers.
: 01 0001 02 0004
Note: The first part of the command data contains the The master Lasetec II transmits this
name of the user-defined field enclosed within square command message to a slave Lasetec
brackets ([ and ]) in which the slave Lasetec II is to insert II to instruct the slave to insert the
the text. serial number 123 (5b534e5d313233)
in the user-defined field named SN.
06 Slave Lasetec II to clear all error conditions that it is
experiencing. : 01 0001 06 0008
Note: If, after clearing errors, the slave Lasetec II continues The master Lasetec II transmits this
to run in an error state, it reasserts the error. command message to a slave Lasetec
II to tell the slave to clear all errors.
3f Slave Lasetec II to transmit its current status back to the
master Lasetec II. : 01 0001 3 f 0041
If the slave Lasetec II is ready to mark, the slave Lasetec II : 01 0002 3 f 01 0043
responds by sending a 01 data value response with the
original 3f command back to the sender. : 01 0002 3 f 00 0042
If the slave Lasetec II is not ready to mark, the slave The master Lasetec II transmits the
Lasetec II responds by sending a 00 data value response top command message to the slave
with the original 3f command back to the sender. Lasetec II to instruct the slave to
transmit one of the bottom command
messages back to the master.
5.9.1 Purpose
You use the Lasetec II Host Port application to start and stop
marking containers or packages, select a product code, query a
Lasetec II system about its status, specify communication
settings, specify user-defined field text, and specify the type of
message that you want to send.
5.9.2 Diagram
Use this table to learn the purpose of each selection on the main
screen of the Host Port application.
Select Product Code Display the Product Code dialog box, which you
use to specify a product code.
User Defined Field Text Display the User Defined Text dialog box, which
you use to specify the name or number (from 1
to 9) of the user-defined text field for which you
want to provide new text.
5.10.2 Steps
5.11.1 Steps
Follow these steps to start and stop marking containers with the
Host Port application.
5.12.1 Steps
Follow these steps to select and use a Product Code File (PCF)
with the Host Port application.
4. Click Select.
Note: The PCF that you specify must already exist on the
Lasetec II system. If you specify a PCF that does not exist on
the Lasetec II, the Lasetec II ignores this command.
6-2
F1 - Stop Coding
System Inputs and Outputs
Figure 6-1.
Advanced Menu
Maintenance Menu Installation Menu Calibrate Encoder
F1 - Start Coding F2 - Calibrate Encoder
F1 - Diagnostic History
F2 - Select Product Code F4 - Tracking Settings Tracking System
F2 - System I/O Display Parameters
F3 - Enter User Fields F5 - Thermal Settings
F4 - Test Menu
F4 - Reset Serial Fields F6 - Password F8 - Save Inst. Defaults Thermal System
Parameters
F7 - Product Code Editor F8 - Load/Save Settings F10 - Start Coding
6.2.1 Keys
TAB, left arrow (←), right arrow Move between, and highlight, fields.
(→), up arrow (↑), or down arrow (↓)
6.3.1 Diagram
The Lasetec II Main Menu is the first menu that the system
displays after you turn on the Lasetec II.
1 2
No. Description
5 4 3
1 Menu area
2 Lasetec II error message area
3 Code editing window
4 Print area box
5 Status area
Code editing window Create, edit, and build the product code that you
want to mark on a container. The code editing
window contains the print area box.
Print area box See what your product code will look like on your
container.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each selection on the Main
Menu.
F3 - Enter User Fields Provide the actual text for each field in a
product code that a Lasetec II operator selects.
F4 - Reset Serial Fields If you have allowed the Lasetec II to assign serial
numbers rather than assigning them yourself,
reset the current serial number back to 0 or to a
value that you specify.
6.4.2 Diagram
You use the PC Display Zoom Menu to zoom into, zoom out of, or
restore the default magnification of the product code area.
Use the following keys while using the PC Display Zoom Menu.
Right arrow (→) Once you display the PC Display Zoom Menu, pan
Left arrow (←) around the code editing window, that is, move the
Up arrow (↑) location of the print area box within the code editing
Down arrow (↓) window.
6.5.2 Diagram
You use the Advanced Menu to run the Product Code Editor and
display the Maintenance Menu, which you use to run tests, carry
out maintenance, and display diagnostic history and change
system inputs and outputs.
You also use this menu to display the Setup Menu, which you use
to configure your Lasetec II and set computer parameters.
F3 - Enter User Fields Add or change the actual text for each field in a
product code that you previously selected.
F4 - Reset Serial Fields If you have allowed the Lasetec II to assign serial
numbers rather than assigning them yourself,
reset the current serial number back to 0 or to a
value that you specify.
F7 - Product Code Editor Display the Product Code Editor, which you use
to create and edit product codes.
6.6.2 Diagram
You use the Product Code Editor to create, edit, load, backup,
and test product codes.
ALT F Insert a new product code field in the print area box.
ALT H Display a help page that lists and briefly describes the
keys that you can use in the Product Code Editor.
ALT L Display the Product Codes Files dialog box, which you
use to load the contents of a PCF into the Product
Code Editor.
ALT S Display the Save Product Code File dialog box, which
you use to name and save a PCF.
Right arrow (→) Once you display the PC Display Zoom Menu, pan
Left arrow (←) around the code editing window, that is, move the
Up arrow (↑) location of the print area box within the code editing
Down arrow (↓) window.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Product
Code Editor dialog box.
Note: The values in this section that you specify apply to all
items and fields in the entire PCF.
Product code description Attach a description to the current PCF that you
(shown as Lasetec can later use to recognize the product code.
Default PCF in Diagram)
No. Description
1 Code delay distance
Trig Blank Tell the Lasetec II to ignore the trigger signal for
a specified distance, in millimeters.
Note: The values in this section that you specify apply only to
an individual item or field in the PCF.
• BLOCK
• COMPLEX
• LOGO
• MODERN
• OCRB3X
• OCRSEAGT
• OUTLINE
• SCRIPT
• SIMPLEX
• SIMPLEX NO-TOUCH
• STANDARD
• STANDARD NO-TOUCH
You use the insert and barcode fields and commands to define
and edit product code fields and items.
• Text Field
• Date & Time
• Serial Number
• User Defined
Edit Current Field Edit the highlighted product code field in the
print area box.
Load PCF Display the Product Code Files dialog box, which
you use to select and load the contents of a
product code file (PCF) into the Product Code
Editor.
6.7.2 Diagram
You use the Standard Text Field dialog box to create and modify
a text product code field.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Standard
Text Field dialog box.
Accept [F2] Save the additions and changes that you have
made in the Field Text field.
6.8.2 Diagram
You use the Date/Time Field dialog box to create and modify a
date and time product code field.
See Also: Definition: Date and Time Product Code Item or Field
defines what a date and time product code is.
Accept [F2] Save the additions and changes that you have
made in the Field Text field.
6.9.2 Diagram
You use the Serial Number Field dialog box to create and modify
a serial number product code field.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Serial
Number Field dialog box.
Accept [F2] Save the additions and changes that you have
made in the Serial Format field.
Serial Count Specify the value at which all serial numbers are
to start.
6.10.2 Diagram
You use the User Defined Field dialog box to create and modify a
user-defined product code field.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the User
Defined Field dialog box.
Accept [F2] Save the additions and changes that you have
made in the Field Text field.
6.11.2 Diagram
You use the Bar Code Field dialog box to create a bar code
product code field from an existing text, date and time, serial
number, or user-defined product code field. You also use this
dialog box to modify a bar code product code field.
See Also: Definition: Bar Code Product Code Item or Field defines
what a bar code product code is.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Bar Code
Field dialog box.
Accept [F2] Save the additions and changes that you have
made in the Field Text field.
Bar Code Format Display the Bar Code Format pop-up menu, from
which you select the bar code symbology that
you want to use.
• 2D Data Matrix
• Code 128 (all 128 characters)
• Code 128 (subset A)
• Code 128 (subset B)
• Code 128 (subset C)
• Code 39
• EAN 128 digit
• EAN 8 digit
• EAN 13 digit
• EAN 14 digit
• Interleaved 2 of 5
• UPC-A 11 digit
• UPC-E 11 digit
Stripe X Scale Specify the width of the bar code, in pixels, that
is, the spacing between each vertical line in each
square or bar.
Stripe Y Scale Specify the height of the bar code, in pixels, that
is, the spacing between each horizontal line in
each square or bar.
6.12.2 Diagram
F4 - Test Menu Display the Test Menu, which you use to test,
verify, and calibrate the operation of verifiers,
the alignment of the laser and optics, and the
operation of the galvanometers.
6.13.2 Diagram
You use the System Inputs and Outputs dialog box to view infor-
mation about the Lasetec II system’s inputs and outputs and,
optionally, change particular settings.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field in the first
column on the Inputs and Outputs dialog box.
Thermal Shutdown Determine the status of the signal from the laser
temperature sensor.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field in the second
column on the Inputs and Outputs dialog box.
Important: You can toggle the values of the output fields back
forth between On and Off for testing.
You can also toggle the values for these fields back and forth
between A (for automatic operation) and M (for manual
operation). The Lasetec II system software sets these fields to A
by default.
Shutter Control Test the laser shutter solenoid and ensure that it
is responding to the setting (On or Off) that you
specify for this field.
System Fault Lamp Activate the red fault light on the Lasetec II print
head and on the operator station.
6.14.2 Diagram
You use the Test Menu to test, verify, and calibrate the
operation of verifiers, the alignment of the laser and optics, and
the operation of the galvanometers.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each selection on the Test
Menu.
F1 - Static Laser Align Display the Alignment Tests dialog box, which
you use to verify the operation of the verifiers
and the alignment of the laser and optics.
F3 - Laser Profiler Display the Profile Laser dialog box, which you
use to locate and calibrate the verifiers or to
test the laser and the galvanometers.
F4 - Misc. Galvo Test Display the Galvo Tests dialog box, which you
use to identify problems with the galvanometers.
6.15.2 Diagram
You use the Alignment Tests dialog box to verify the operation of
the verifiers and the static alignment of the laser and optics.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each verifier setting field
on the Alignment Tests dialog box.
Lasing Power Specify the wattage of the laser that you want to
use in the test.
Verify Threshold Specify the minimum value that the verifier must
receive to confirm the detection of the laser.
Verifier X Y
Ver 1 and Ver 2 Determine both the real-time peak voltage when
Peak the laser fires during the test and the status
Status voltage that is monitored from the verifier
boards during the test.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each align settings field on
the Alignment Tests dialog box.
Increment Size Specify the distance that the align X and Y values
move when you press the PG UP or PG DN (Y axis)
or HOME or END key (X axis) on the operator
station keyboard.
Align on X Y Specify the target point for the laser when you
subsequently fire it.
Once you run the test, record the peak values for
the active verifier.
6.16.2 Diagram
You use the Profile Laser dialog box to locate and calibrate the
verifiers or test the laser and galvanometers.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Profile
Laser dialog box.
Lasing Power Specify the wattage of the laser that you want to
use in the test.
Ver 1 and Ver 2 Determine the peak voltage that was recorded
Peak by the verifiers.
6.17.2 Diagram
You use the Galvo Tests dialog box to identify problems with the
galvanometers (galvos).
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Galvo
Test dialog box.
• Box
• Horizontal line
• Vertical line
• Diagonal line
• Circle or ellipse
Power (W) Specify the wattage of the laser that you want to
use in the test.
Note: The value that you specify in this field only
works if you specify that the laser shutter is to
remain open when you run the test.
6.18.2 Diagram
You use the Load/Save System Settings dialog box use to save,
erase, and load Lasetec II system software configurations.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Load/Save
System Settings dialog box.
6.19.2 Diagram
You use the Setup Menu to display the Installation Menu, Config-
uration Menu, and the Computer Menu, which you use to install
and configure your Lasetec II, set computer parameters, and exit
to DOS.
You also use this menu and associated menus when you install
new equipment, repair equipment, and make significant changes
to your equipment.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each selection on the Setup
Menu.
F9 - Exit to DOS Stop and exit the Lasetec II system software and
display the DOS prompt.
6.20.2 Diagram
F8 - Save Inst. Defaults Save the current settings that you have specified
on the Installation Menu.
6.21.2 Diagram
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Calibrate
Encoder dialog box.
Current Enc. Res. Specify the encoder resolution that you want to
use.
Tested Enc. Res. Determine the value to type in the Current Enc.
Res. field.
Run Test and Accept Run a calibration test and, after you’ve run a
Test series of tests, accept the value that you type in
the Current Enc. Res. field.
6.22.2 Diagram
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Tracking
System Parameters dialog box.
Tracking Mode Select the tracking mode that you want to use.
Index Rej Delay Specify the amount of time that, when you are
using the indexed tracking mode, the system
adds to the value that you specify in the Reject
Delay field.
Use this diagram to learn more about how the values that you
specify for the Direction and Orientation fields interrelate and
define how your Lasetec II print head or print heads are
positioned at your location.
No. Description
1 Conveyor
2 Lasetec II print head
3 Target (either a label or a container)
4 Direction left Orientation 0 degrees
5 Direction right Orientation 0 degrees
6 Direction left Orientation 180 degrees
7 Direction right Orientation 180 degrees
6.23.2 Diagram
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Thermal
System Parameters dialog box.
Air Knife On Time Specify the amount of time, in seconds, after the
Lasetec II detects the trigger that you want the
air knife to continue to blow away debris from
the Lasetec II lens with compressed air from the
cooling system.
6.24.2 Diagram
F9 - Exit to DOS Stop and exit the Lasetec II system software and
display the DOS prompt.
6.25.2 Diagram
You use the Laser System Parameters dialog box to tune the
physical characteristics of the laser in the Lasetec II.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Laser
System Parameters dialog box.
Important: Industrial
Dynamics/filtec sets the
frequency of the laser at the
factory.
6.26.3 Diagram
You use the Delay System Parameters dialog box to improve the
formation of characters that the Lasetec II marks on containers
by fine tuning the laser firing and segment location.
Before you specify values in the Pwr Ramp On Dly, Pwr Ramp
On, and Pwr Ramp Off fields on the Delay System Parameters
dialog box, you need to understand what power ramping is.
The Lasetec II laser tube obtains power control for the laser by a
modulated control signal. The ratio between highs and lows in
that control signal defines the power output of the laser tube.
The ramping functions perform consistently at any target power
setting.
2 2
3 3
4
A B 5
1 1
No. Description
A Without power ramping
B With power ramping
1 Point at which power is applied
2 Duration of 100 percent power
3 Point at which power is removed
4 Power on ramp
5 Power off ramp
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Delay
System Parameters dialog box.
Important: The value that you specify for Pwr Ramp Off Dly
plus the value that you specify for Pwr Ramp Off must equal
End Seg Delay (Pwr Ramp Off Dly + Pwr Ramp Off =
End Seg Delay). For example, 275 + 50 = 325.
6.27.2 Diagram
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Optical
System Parameters dialog box.
6.28.2 Introduction
6.28.3 Diagram
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Verifi-
cation Parameters dialog box.
Lasing Power Specify the wattage of the laser that you want to
use in the verification test.
Verify Threshold Specify the minimum value that the verifier must
receive to confirm the detection of the laser.
Align on new PCF Choose whether you want the Lasetec II to:
Verifier X Y
6.29.2 Diagram
F2 - Time Settings Display the Date & Time Settings dialog box,
which you use to
• English
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Danish
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Polish
F9 - Exit to DOS Stop and exit the Lasetec II system software and
display the DOS prompt.
6.30.2 Diagram
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Communi-
cation Parameters dialog box.
Master/Slave Comm Port Select the communication port for which you
want to set communication parameters for the
master or the slave Lasetec II.
Master/Slave Baud Rate Select the baud rate for the master or the slave
Lasetec II that you want to use.
Host Port Comm Port Select the communication port for which you
want to set communication parameters for the
host system that you want to use with the
Lasetec II.
Host Port Baud Rate Select the baud rate for the master Lasetec II
and the host system that you want to use.
Host Port Comm Spec Select the type of communication that you want
to configure between your Lasetec II and the
host.
6.31.2 Diagram
You use the Date & TIme Settings dialog box to modify the time
and date of your Lasetec II system.
Use this table to learn the purpose of each field on the Date &
Time Settings dialog box.
6.32.2 Diagram
You use the Languages dialog box to select the language that you
want used on all Lasetec II system software screens.
• English
• French
• German
• Spanish
• Danish
• Portuguese
• Russian
• Polish
6.33.2 Diagram
You use the About Lasetec II dialog box to determine the version
of the Lasetec II system software and firmware that you are
using.
Once you’ve installed the Lasetec II and learned how to use the
Lasetec II system software, you’re ready to align the print head
and configure the Lasetec II with the system software.
This chapter tells you how to align the print head and configure
your Lasetec II. Drawings and schematics that you might need are
supplied in the Lasetec II Drawing Pack.
7.1.1 Steps
Follow these steps to set the print head to the correct focal
length and align the print head perpendicularly to the conveyor
or labeler.
Important: The drift tolerance for the focal length of the print
head is 0.25 inch or 6 millimeters. Align the print head carefully
and precisely.
If you change the position of a guide rail after you align the
print head, you might cause alignment problems later.
If you’re using a... And the diameter of the lens is... Position the print head... According to drawing...
9. Change the values in the Focus LED’s field from Off and A
(automatic) to On and M (manual).
Caution: These red dots are not dangerous. As with any intense
light source, however, avoid looking directly into the light
source.
Vertically Flat, such as a box or carton 1. Move the print head on its mount slowly towards or
away from the container until the two red dots merge
into one dot.
Result: The print head is positioned correctly at the
ideal focal length.
No. Description
1 Move the two dots towards each
other
2 When the dots merge into one,
the print head is positioned
correctly
Curved, such as a bottle Since the focal point of the container is just inside the
point along the bottle’s curvature that is closest to the
laser, it is impossible to merge the dots at the correct focal
point, follow these steps to compensate.
No. Description
1 Move the two dots towards each other until...
2 The dots merge into one
3 After the dots merge into one, continue moving
them through each other until the are about 1.5
millimeters apart
Horizontally Either flat or curved 1. Align the dots over the area on the container that you
intend to mark.
2. If necessary, slide the support pipe up or down on the
mounting base tripod.
1
2
No. Description
1 Lens/laser beam
2 Slide he mount in or out until you
determine the correct position
11. Measure the distance from each of the front corners of the
print head to the conveyor or labeler.
No. Description
1 Ensure that the distance from each
corner of Lasetec II to the labeler is
the same
2 Ensure that the distance from each
corner of Lasetec II to conveyor is the
same
3 Ensure that the Lasetec II is 90 1
degrees, or perpendicular, to the
conveyor
3 2
13. Once you are certain that the print head is aligned
correctly, using a marker, mark the hole in the floor mount
on the floor where the mounting insert will go.
After you install the Lasetec II, you need to configure your
Lasetec II with the system software. You configure your Lasetec II
with the system software only once.
The following flow chart shows you the general steps that you
need to complete to configure your Lasetec II with the system
software.
Calibrate the encoder
Configure tracking
You calibrate the encoder in one of two ways: pitch or width. The
particular method that you use depends on the type of container
that you intend to mark.
1
No. Description
1 Calibrate Encoder dialog
box, showing Pitch in the
Test Package field
15. When you are satisfied with the calibration of the encoder,
on the Calibrate Encoder dialog box, select Accept by
pressing ENTER on the operator station keyboard.
No. Description
1 Width of the container where the trigger
intersects the container—in this case, the
width of the face of the container
1
No. Description
1 Calibrate Encoder dialog
box, showing Width in
the Test Package field
17. When you are satisfied with the calibration of the encoder,
on the Calibrate Encoder dialog box, select Accept by
pressing ENTER on the operator station keyboard.
Result: The system displays the Galvo Tests dialog box and
highlights the Pattern field.
8. Use the arrow keys to select Vertical Line and press ENTER.
No. Description
1 Center line of the trigger
2 Center line of the lens
3 Center line of the trigger to the center line of the lens:
5. On the keyboard, press the TAB key until the Trigger Delay
field is highlighted.
7. On the keyboard, press the TAB key until the Index Trig
Delay field is highlighted.
1. Highlight the Reject Delay field and enter the delay that
you want.
2. Highlight the End Reject Delay field and enter the delay
that you want.
3. Highlight the Index Reject Delay field and enter the delay
that you want.
Best Practice: Write down and file for later reference all values
that you specify on the Tracking System Parameters dialog box.
Having these values on file will subsequently save you time and
effort if you need to re-enter them.
If you have a code ready or you are familiar with building product
codes, the section Product Code Editor provides details about
advanced functions that are not explained in the Creating and
Editing Product Codes section.
7.6.1 Steps
6. Retype the password that you typed previously and press the
ENTER key button.
The following flow chart shows you the general steps that you
need to complete to create and edit product codes.
Determine the format of the product code that you want to use
• The first item contains a text field (Lot:), which does not
change, and a user-defined field (12345) for which the
Lasetec II operator subsequently provides an actual lot
number.
• The second item contains text (Exp:), which does not change,
and an expiration date (08/31/2010) that the system
automatically calculates daily from the current production
date.
• The third item contains a 10-digit serial number
(1234567890).
2
4
3
No. Description
1 Item that contains a fixed text field (Lot:) followed by a user-defined
field (12345), for which the Lasetec II operator subsequently provides
an actual lot number.
2 Item that contains a text field followed by an expiration date field that
is set to 12 months after the production date (current month + 12).
3 Item that contains a serial number field.
4 Area in which the product code is to be marked.
8.3.1 Steps
No. Description
1 Product Code Filename (PCF) 2
2 Product Code Description
See Also: The section Keys That You Can Use in the Product
Code Editor describes other keys on your operator station
keyboard that you can use in the Product Code Editor.
Result: The system saves your new PCF and displays the
following status window.
Follow these steps to clear all fields in the existing product code
to make room for your new product code.
Result: The system deletes the current date field (AUG 31,
2009), as shown in the example and highlights the current
time field 12:35, as shown below.
Result: You have cleared all fields in the print area box.
X Position 5.0
Y Position 18.0
Size 2.0
7. Ensure that your Standard Text Field dialog box looks like
this.
Result: The system closes the Insert Field window and now
displays Lot: in the print area box.
Press the TAB or an arrow And in that field type... And then...
key to highlight the field...
4. When you are finished, ensure that the User Defined Field
dialog box looks like this.
Result: The system closes the User Defined Field dialog box
and saves the new user-defined field that you created.
Y Position 14.0
Result: The system closes the Insert Field window and now
displays Exp: 08/31/2010 in the print area box.
Y Position 10.0
4. When you are finished, ensure that the Serial Number Field
dialog box looks like this.
3. Press F2 again.
Result: The system saves your new PCF and displays the
following status window.
Follow these steps to adjust the size of the print area box.
3. Press F2 again.
8.6.1 Introduction
Once you have adjusted the fields, items, and print area box, you
are ready to once again adjust the size of print area box so that
its borders fit snugly around your new product code.
8.6.2 Steps
Follow these steps to readjust the size of the print area box.
2. Use the TAB or arrow keys to highlight the Code Width field.
1
2
1
2
1
No. Description
1 Height, or Size, of
characters in an item
2 Space between an
item
If the size of each item was 2.0 millimeters and each item
was positioned vertically 4.0 millimeters apart, each of the
two spaces between the items (2 in above diagram) was
therefore 2.0 millimeters, for a total of 4.0 millimeters.
6.0 millimeters
+ 4.0 millimeters
+ 1.0 millimeter
11.0 millimeters
Result: The system reduces the size of the print area box.
8.7.1 Introduction
Follow these steps to move the expiration date and time item
(Exp:) into the print area box.
Follow these steps to move the text and user-defined lot number
fields (Lot: 12345) into the print area box.
Important: When you move one field within an item, all fields
within that item move with it.
If you have created your new product code correctly, your final
print area box looks approximately like this:
3. Press F2 again.
Result: The system saves your new PCF and displays the
following status window.
8.8.1 Steps
Note: Due to the size of the text that you insert, the text
does not fit entirely within the code editing window.
Result: The system adjusts the print area box to the correct
height.
If you have created your new bar code correctly, your final print
area box looks approximately like this:
3. Press F2 again.
Result: The system saves your new PCF and displays the
following status window.
8.9.1 Introduction
The Lasetec II is marking inconsistently, but the mark 1. Verify that the surface on which the Lasetec II is
count increments correctly marking the product code is located at the correct
focal point.
See Also: The section Installing the Encoder,
Trigger, and Print Head describes how to set the
correct focal point.
2. Place a container in front of the Lasetec II and
mark the container statically.
See Also: The section Configuring Your Lasetec II
describes how to configure your Lasetec II by
marking a container statically.
If the Lasetec II marks the product code correctly,
verify that the trigger delay is correct and that
nothing is blocking the laser beam.
If the mark is light, clean the focal lens.
If a mark does not appear on the container, check
the laser tube for problems.
The section Troubleshooting Your Lasetec II contains
additional possible solutions.
On flat-surfaced containers, the Lasetec II marks 1. Verify that the surface on which the Lasetec II is
partial or faded product codes marking the product coding is passing the laser at
the correct focal point.
2. Check the focal lens for dirt or chips and, if you
find debris, clean or replace it.
3. Check the contents of the PCF and verify that the
settings for the power and galvanometers are the
same for all fields.
4. Check for blockage (label, guide rail height) in
front of the Lasetec II.
5. Verify that the print head is aligned correctly.
6. Check the internal optics for cleanliness and, if
they are not, clean them.
7. See the section The Lasetec II marks the product
code out of range of the focal lens for further
possible solutions.
On round surfaces, the Lasetec II marks partial or 1. Ensure that the setting for the trigger delay is
faded product codes correct. Increase or decrease the setting to see if
the quality of the product code improves.
2. Verify that the surface on which the Lasetec II is
marking the product code is passing the laser at
the correct focal point.
3. Check the focal lens for dirt or chips and, if you
find debris, clean or replace it.
4. Verify that the print head is aligned correctly.
5. Check the contents of the PCF and verify that the
settings for the power and galvanometers are the
same for all fields.
6. Check for blockage (label, guide rail height) in
front of the Lasetec II.
7. Check the internal optics for cleanliness and, if
they are not, clean them.
The Lasetec II marks the product code correctly, but 1. Ensure that containers pass the focal lens at the
misses some containers correct and same distance.
2. Decrease the value that appears in the trigger
blanking field in the Product Code Editor is 10
millimeters less than the width of the container.
3. Verify that the trigger is detecting containers
correctly and that connections to the I/O card are
secure and correct.
4. Verify that count for marks that the Lasetec II
shows on the screen equals the count for
containers.
5. Check that the trigger is operating correctly.
The horizontal position at which the Lasetec II marks 1. Check the encoder coupling for slippage.
the product code on containers is erratic and the
quality of the product code is inconsistent 2. Check belts for wear or looseness.
3. Verify that the container is not sliding on the
conveyor as it is being marked.
4. Verify that the mechanical movement of the
conveyor is not creating vibrations that are
disrupting the correct movement of the product or
the print head.
The Lasetec II marks the product code correctly, but 1. Verify that the point at which the trigger sees the
the position of the product code is inconsistent container is correct and that trigger sensitivity is
correct.
2. If you are using a labeler with the Lasetec II, check
the laser is placing the label consistently on
containers and check the encoder coupling to
ensure that is connected correctly.
The vertical position at which the Lasetec II marks the If the version of the Lasetec II system software that
product code on containers is erratic and the quality of you are using is 2.04 or an earlier version, select the
the product code is inconsistent tracking settings and turn web tracking off.
The position at which the Lasetec II marks the product Ensure that the print head is correctly aligned, that is,
code on containers climbs or falls in a staircase manner perpendicular to the flow of containers on the
conveyor.
The Lasetec II marks the product code out of range of 1. Verify that the value in the Y Field Limit field on
the focal lens the Optical System Parameters dialog box is 25
millimeters.
2. Check the PCF and ensure that the height of the
product code does not exceed 25 millimeters.
The Lasetec II marks the product codes that contain Verify that the power ramping and delay settings are
teardrop shapes or incomplete characters correct.
8.10.1 Steps
Caution: Only one backup copy is created for each PCF. The
system overwrites this same backup copy every time you back
up a PCF.
3. Use the TAB or arrow keys to highlight the Backup PCF field
and press ENTER.
8.11.1 Steps
3. Use the TAB or arrow keys to highlight the Load Bkup field
and press ENTER.
When you calibrate the verifiers, the Lasetec II moves the galva-
nometers through a grid pattern that you specify while evaluating
the signal that the Lasetec II receives from the verifiers.
Warning: When you run this test, the Lasetec II activates the
laser many times. Do not place any body part or object in front
of the focal lens, as serious injury or fire can occur.
9.1.2 Steps
See Also: The section Profile Laser Dialog Box describes the
fields on the Profile Laser dialog box in detail.
9. To specify if you want to run the test with the shutter open
or closed, type Y for Yes or N for No.
9.2.1 Introduction
9.2.2 Steps
Follow these steps to focus and align your product code on a test
container.
1 2 3 4 5
No. Description
1 The product code is clear and positioned correctly on the container
2 One dot, which indicates that the focus is correct
3 The product code is not clear
4 Two dots, which indicate that the focus is incorrect
5 The product code is positioned incorrectly, so adjust the print head vertically
9.3.1 Steps
9.4.1 Steps
10. Result: The system displays the Save Product Code File
dialog box.
Result: If you modified the PCF, the system saves your new
PCF and displays the following status window.
9.5.1 Introduction
You use the Code Delay or X Position field in the Product Code
Editor to horizontally position the product code on a container. If
you are using dynamic mode, you use the Code Delay field. If you
are using indexed mode, you use the X Position field.
9.5.2 Steps
Follow these steps to move your product code farther to the left
or to the right on a container as it passes the Lasetec II.
5. Select the PCF whose code delay or x position that you want
to modify.
10. After the Lasetec II marks at least one container, stop the
conveyor and examine the position of the product code on a
marked container.
13. Result: The system displays the Save Product Code File
dialog box.
9.6.1 Introduction
Quality issues that you can correct by adjusting the speed of the
galvanometers include incomplete product codes, product codes
that are etched or burned too deeply, and product codes that are
marked too lightly.
Follow these steps to get set up for adjusting the speed of the
galvanometers.
If no, is this the first time that you are performing this step?
If yes, increase all Velocity field values for all product code
fields and items by 100 millimeters per second.
If no, change the Velocity field values so that they all match
the highest value that you saw in one of the Velocity fields.
9. Press F2.
10. In step 4, did you increase the value in the Velocity field by
10 percent?
9.7.1 Introduction
Follow these steps to get set up for adjusting the wattage of the
laser.
8. Press F2.
9.8.1 Introduction
You use the Trig Blank (trigger blanking) field in the Product
Code Editor to tell the Lasetec II to:
9.8.2 Steps
4. Select the PCF for which you want to modify the trigger
blanking.
Is fixed You can bind two of the containers Pitch of the container, in millimeters,
together, and, at the same trigger point, minus 10 millimeters.
they maintain a consistent space, or gap,
between them. Pitch mm - 10 mm = Trig Blank
Important: The value that you specify in the Trig Blank field
applies only to the particular PCF that you are editing, not to
other PCFs.
Laser safety shroud (cover) Steps: Inspecting the Print Head and
Safety Covers
Air filtration system (if installed) Steps: Cleaning Air Filtration System
Filters
Trigger beam emitter and receiver lenses Steps: Cleaning Trigger Beam Emitter
and Receiver Lenses
Warning and instruction labels and plates Steps: Inspecting the Warning and
on the Lasetec II Instruction Labels and Plates
10.2.1 Introduction
Follow these steps to ensure that the print head and all safety
covers are installed and working correctly.
1. Verify that the cover to the print head is secure and that the
latches on the control box are closed and that the cover is
secure.
See Also: The section Replacing the Beacon LED describes how to
replace the beacon lamp.
Follow these steps to ensure that the wiring and cables to and
from your Lasetec II are safe and working correctly.
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11.1 Troubleshooting Your Lasetec II
11.2.1 Table
A/D Conversion timeout The analog to digital converter in Check the power to the Lasetec II
the Lasetec II has locked up or did for noise that might cause the
not finish the conversion quickly Lasetec II electronics to
enough. malfunction.
Bottle Queue Violation The queue of containers in the Check the trigger sensitivity and
tracking area for the Lasetec II is verify that it is not sending
greater than 49 containers. multiple triggers.
Can’t load Font! The Lasetec II cannot load a Remove or comment out the line
particular font file that is listed in the PCF that references the
in the PCF because it is not particular font that is generating
available, does not exist, or is the error and try again.
corrupted.
Cant Update with Invalid Test Results The value that you specified for Rerun the test to calibrate the
the encoder resolution on the encoder and enter a new value
Calibrate Encoder dialog box is for the encoder resolution.
outside the acceptable range and
cannot be saved. The section Calibrating the
Encoder With the System
Software describes how to
calibrate the encoder.
Check Focal Distance; Press ESC or The focal lens in your Lasetec II is Focus the laser in the Lasetec II.
any other key to Continue not set to the correct focal
length. The section Configuring Your
Lasetec II describes how to focus
the laser.
Check Number of Characters in User You might have typed a Check and confirm that you typed
Defined Field user-defined field incorrectly. the characters in the user-defined
field correctly and retype the
The number of characters in the characters correctly.
user-defined field that you
specified might be greater than Also, confirm, with the person
the number that is allowed for who created the user-defined
that user-defined field. field, the correct number of
characters that the user-defined
field requires.
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If you receive this error... It means that... To resolve this error...
Check system alignment; Press ESC The print head is not aligned Realign the print head, as
or any other key to Continue correctly. described in the section Aligning
the Print Head.
Check the Laser Cover, or Stop The print head cover is not Reseat the cover and ensure that
Coding correctly attached to the Lasetec it is correctly snapped into the
II enclosure, that is, the cover is interlock connector.
not correctly snapped into the
interlock connector inside the
print head enclosure.
Close Interlocks, Check Chiller & The print head cover is not Reseat the cover and ensure that
Push button, or Stop Coding correctly attached to the Lasetec it is correctly snapped into the
II enclosure, that is, the cover is interlock connector.
not correctly snapped into the
interlock connector inside the Check all connections between
print head enclosure. the chiller and Lasetec II.
Comm Error: Junk Message The Lasetec II did not correctly Check and ensure that the serial
receive the information that the cable connection and the baud
host or master Lasetec II sent. rate setting on both the master
and slave Lasetec II systems
match.
Comm Error: Lost Message The Lasetec II received two Check the format that the host
consecutive synchronization sends and verify that the host is
characters (colon (:) in ASCII text not sending empty fields.
format or 3A in hexadecimal
format) without a command.
Communications Framing Error The Lasetec II did not correctly Check and ensure that the serial
receive the information that the cable connection and the baud
host or master Lasetec II sent. rate setting on both the master
and slave Lasetec II systems
match.
Communications Overrun Error The Lasetec II did not correctly Check and ensure that the serial
receive the information that the cable connection and the baud
host or master Lasetec II sent. rate setting on both the master
and slave Lasetec II systems
match.
Communications Parity Error The Lasetec II did not correctly Check and ensure that the serial
receive the information that the cable connection and the baud
host or master Lasetec II sent. rate setting on both the master
and slave Lasetec II systems
match.
CPU Over Temperature The PC/104 card inside the Check the air that is going to the
Lasetec II is too warm. Lasetec II and make sure that it is
turned on.
CPU Temperature ShutDown The Lasetec II system software Check all connections inside the
cannot read the CPU temperature Lasetec II and ensure that they
probe that is located on the are connected correctly.
PC/104 card.
If you continue to see this error,
contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
Decrease X Field Size or increase A serious error has occurred in Clear the error message, and
X_Opt_Field the Lasetec II system software. contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
Default pcf file not found! The Lasetec II system software Clear the error message and
could not find a product code file contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
named DEFAULT.PCF to load. Customer Support.
Error reading diaghist.dat The Lasetec II system software Clear the error message and
could not find or create the contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
default diagnostic history file Customer Support.
named DIAGHIST.DAT.
Error reading graphic file! The Lasetec II system software Clear the error message and
could not find or create a symbol contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
graphics file (which contains a Customer Support.
company logo, for example) that
is associated with a product code.
Failed Laser Warmup: (ESC to abort; When you press the F1 key on the Ensure that the laser is firing.
F1 to retry; F2 to override) operator keyboard to start
marking containers, the Lasetec II Check the function of the
runs the laser verifier routine. galvanometers.
If the verifiers do not detect the Ensure that you or someone else
laser, the Lasetec II issues this calibrated the verifiers correctly.
error message.
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If you receive this error... It means that... To resolve this error...
Firmware Version Not Read! The Lasetec II system software Ensure that all cables to and from
could not obtain the version of the marking engine card are
the firmware that the marking connected correctly.
engine uses from the marking
engine card. Ensure that the marking engine
card is available and working.
Illegal Command When Marking You cannot load a new, edit, or Stop marking containers and
save a product code file, reissue the command.
calibrate the verifiers, or perform
the operation that you attempted
while the Lasetec II is marking
containers.
Illegal Condition Occured A serious error has occurred in Clear the error message, and
the Lasetec II system software. contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
Inconsistent Encoder Signal The Lasetec II has detected Verify that the encoder linkage is
intermittent encoder pulses. not slipping or damaged and the
signal cable is not loose or
damaged.
Insufficient Memory! A serious error has occurred in Clear the error message, and
the Lasetec II system software. contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
Interlock Induced Reject The interlock has opened during a Check the interlocks (if any) to
code and produced a reject. see if any is intermittent.
Invalid Bar Code conversion The bar code that you tried to Convert the field or item to
convert contains characters that another type of bar code or
you cannot validly include in that remove the offending characters
type of bar code. from the field or item.
Invalid Mark Code A serious error has occurred in Clear the error message, and
the Lasetec II system software. contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
Laser 48V DC Power Failure The +48 VDC power supply is not Verify that you have pressed the
providing power to the laser. laser power button.
Laser Failure Detected The laser tube is intermittently Check all connections to the laser
lasing and might fail entirely. tube.
Laser in Thermal Shutdown! The Lasetec II laser tube has Check the air that is going to the
overheated and the Lasetec II Lasetec II and make sure that it is
refuses to mark containers. turned on.
Laser Status Failure! The laser tube is not responding. Check all connectors to the laser
tube.
Lasetec Clock Battery Low Power for the battery on the Clear the error message, and, if
Lasetec chip, which is located on you continue to see this error,
the Lasetec II marking engine contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
card, is so low that you might Customer Support to arrange for a
need to replace the marking replacement marking engine
engine card. card.
Marking Engine Not Detected While calibrating the verifiers, Clear the error message, restart
the Lasetec II failed to the Lasetec II, and, if you
communicate with the marking continue to see this error,
engine hardware. The marking contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
engine card might have failed. Customer Support.
Master Comm: Checksum Error The slave Lasetec II did not Check and ensure that the serial
correctly receive a message from cable connection and the baud
the master Lasetec II. rate setting on both the master
and slave Lasetec II systems
match.
Master Comm: Invalid Response The slave Lasetec II did not Check and ensure that the serial
correctly receive the message cable connection and the baud
from the master Lasetec II. rate setting on both the master
and slave Lasetec II systems
match.
Master Communications Timeout The slave Lasetec II has lost Check and ensure that the serial
communication with the master cable connection and the baud
Lasetec II. rate setting on both the master
and slave Lasetec II systems
match.
MEMORY ALLOCATION ERROR! System A serious error has occurred in Clear the error message, and
shutdown! the Lasetec II system software. contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
Missed Code During Test Fire You conducted a test fire as the Refrain from pressing the F11 key
Lasetec II was marking containers during production runs.
dynamically.
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Missed Code: Interlock Open You or someone removed the Verify that the print head cover is
print head cover from the Lasetec installed and secured correctly.
II as the Lasetec II was marking a
container and, as a result, the Check that the shutter is
Lasetec II missed marking the connected correctly and that the
container. +12 VDC power supply is working
correctly.
Missed Code: Shutter Closed The laser shutter closed as the If the conveyor begins to run
Lasetec II was marking a within five seconds of closing the
container and the Lasetec II interlocks, you see this error
missed marking the container. message.
Missed Code:Triggers Too Fast A container is moving too fast or Verify that the trigger
multiple triggers are occurring for connections and signal wires are
one container. not loose or damaged and that
the trigger sensor is emitting one
You might also see this error pulse per container.
message if you conduct a test fire
during production. Increase the trigger blanking
distance.
Decrease marking time by
reducing the character size or
increasing the velocity of the
galvanometers. The section
Adjusting the Speed of the
Galvanometers contains
additional information.
Multiple Triggers W/O Encoder Several trigger pulses occurred Check the encoder coupling,
and Lasetec II did not detect encoder signal, and the encoder
encoder pulses in between. You cable.
see this error message if you are
conducting work around the
Lasetec II and the trigger
detected errant movement
several times.
No date/time
No entries in diaghist.dat The diagnostic history file Clear the error message and
contains no entries. resume operation.
No Entry The diagnostic history contains no Clear the error message and
entries. resume operation.
No field to delete The product code from which you Clear the error message and
are trying to delete a field is resume operation.
currently empty.
No field to edit The product code that you are Clear the error message and
trying to edit is currently empty. resume operation.
No Files Found! A serious error has occurred in Clear the error message, and
the Lasetec II system software. contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
No font file A serious error has occurred in Clear the error message, and
the Lasetec II system software. contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
No item to delete The product code from which you Clear the error message and
are trying to delete an item is resume operation.
currently empty.
No PCF data The product code file that you Clear the error message, add a
are trying to save or zoom is field or item to the product code
empty, that is, does not contain file and resume operation.
any fields or items.
No Room to Insert Field You have inserted the maximum Remove one or more existing
number of fields in a product fields or add the information that
code that the Lasetec II allows. you want to insert as an item.
No Room to Insert Item You have inserted the maximum Remove one or more existing
number of items in a product items or add the information that
code that the Lasetec II allows. you want to insert as a field.
No Time to Complete Mark The current line speed is faster Check the line speed and ensure
than the speed at which the that it is running at the correct
Lasetec II was calibrated. speed.
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No user defined fields The Lasetec II system software Clear the error message and
was unable to find a user-defined resume operation.
field in the currently-displayed
product code.
PCF Wider than Field Size and The product code that you are Clear the error message and
PCFtest Wider than Field Size attempting to mark on a contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
container is wider than the Customer Support.
Lasetec II lens allows.
Slave Comm: Checksum Error The slave Lasetec II did not Check and ensure that the serial
correctly receive a message from cable connection and the baud
the master Lasetec II. rate setting on both the master
and slave Lasetec II systems
match.
Slave Comm: Invalid Command The slave Lasetec II did not Check and ensure that the serial
correctly receive a command cable connection and the baud
message from the master Lasetec rate setting on both the master
II. and slave Lasetec II systems
match.
Spurious Interrupt The Lasetec II marking engine Clear the error message and, if
received an unidentified you see the error message again,
hardware interrupt. check the power cable to the
Lasetec II for noise.
This error often indicates a noisy
power line to the Lasetec II. Check and reseat all the
connections to the marking
engine.
Time Not Received from Master The slave Lasetec II did not Clear the error message, and, if
receive the product code time the error persists, contact your
data, which indicates that the service personnel.
master and slave Lasetec II
systems are not communicating.
Too Many Packages in Queue You placed the trigger a distance Move the trigger closer to the
equal to more than 255 Lasetec II.
containers from the Lasetec II.
UDF Not Updated Due to an internal software error, Clear the error message, and, if
the Lasetec II system software you continue to see this error,
could not update a user defined contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
field. Customer Support.
Velocity Clock Timeout A timing error occurred in the Clear the error message, and, if
Lasetec II hardware. you continue to see this error,
contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
Verifier 1 Failure and Verifier 2 The Lasetec II generated fault If you see this error message
Failure and reject pulses for each consistently, check the laser by
container after the verifier sensor placing a stationary container in
1 or sensor 2 detected low laser front of the Lasetec II and
temperature or power. marking it.
Verifier Saturation The verifiers failed to produce a If you have had the Lasetec II
difference in detection voltage, serviced before you see this error
which can occur if the laser message, check the connectors on
verifier wattage is too high and the back of the verifiers to ensure
does not allow the verifier to cool that they are seated correctly.
down.
Wait 5 Seconds to Open, or Stop The laser in the Lasetec II is Wait five seconds.
Coding about to start.
Warming Laser The laser power supplies are Wait until the laser is warmed up
currently warming up the laser. and then resume operation.
WatchDog Timed Out! The Lasetec II system software Clear the error message, and, if
was unable to start correctly you continue to see this error,
after being reset. contact Industrial Dynamics/filtec
Customer Support.
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11.3 Clearing Error Messages
After the operator resolves the error or condition that causes the
error, the operator clears the error message in the Lasetec II
system software.
You can display the contents of this diagnostic history log through
the Maintenance Menu.
11.3.3 Steps
Follow these steps to clear an error message and turn off the
fault beacon.
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11.4 Troubleshooting Problems
11.4.1 Table
Fails to start when you press the Check your facility’s circuit breaker
power switch. and ensure that it is open. If it is
not, contact your service personnel.
Turns on when you press the power 1. Reset the system, as the
switch and the fault and laser computer inside the Lasetec II
emission beacons light, but never print head is locked up.
loads the Lasetec II Main Menu. The section Resetting the
Lasetec II tells you how to reset
the Lasetec II.
2. Contact your service personnel,
as the computer inside the
Lasetec II has locked up and
needs attention.
Turns on when you press the power 1. Ensure that you have turned on
switch, but the laser emission the system enable key switch,
beacon does not light. and if it is not, turn it clockwise
to the on position.
2. Contact your service personnel
and ask them to check the
access doors and laser shielding
in the Lasetec II, as the
customer interlocks might be
open.
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12. Servicing Your Lasetec II
• Before you begin any procedure ensure that the main power
to the Lasetec II is turned off.
• Never place any body part in front of the focal lens while the
main power is turned on.
• Never look into the lens while the main power is turned on.
• To avoid damaging the circuitry of the Lasetec II, when
replacing circuit boards, ground yourself by using an electro-
static discharge (ESD) wrist strap.
12.2.1 Introduction
On a 60-watt Lasetec II, the print head (on the top) contains the
electronics and the system and laser power supplies. The laser
enclosure (on the bottom) contains the laser and steering
mechanisms.
Follow these steps to remove the back panel of the print head.
No. Description
1 Squeeze fitting for operator 2 1
station signal cable
2 Remove six screws
No. Description
1 Squeeze fitting for the
operator station signal cable
2 Remove six screws
No. Description
1 30-watt Lasetec II
back panel
2 60-watt Lasetec II
back panel (top)
1 2
12.2.4 Closing the Back Panel and the Print Head Cover
Follow these steps to close the back panel and print head cover.
No. Description
1 Print head cover interlock
connector inside the print
head (looking down) on a 1
30-watt Lasetec II
No. Description
2 Print head cover interlock
connector inside the print
head (looking down) on a 2
60-watt Lasetec II
No. Description
1 Latch 1
2 Laser enclosure cover
2
Note: The screw is captive. It does not fall out when it is loose.
No. Description 1
1 Print head
2 Lifting the print head
at its hinges 2
3 Laser enclosure cover
4. Lock the print head in place by inserting the plug in the slot.
No. Description
1 Plug
1
6. Grasp the edges of the laser enclosure cover and lift up.
4. Grasping the edge of the print head, pull out the plug and
lower the print head onto the latch.
No. Description
1 Plug
1
No. Description
1 Latch 1
• 2400
• 4800
• 9600
• 19.2K
• 38.4K
• 56K
/BIrate Specify the initial baud rate to use
when establishing communication.
You can specify these values for
rate:
• 2400
• 4800
• 9600
• 19.2K
• 38.4K
• 56K
/COMn Specify the COM port to use. You
can specify 1 through 7 for n.
/DFdps Specify number of data bits (d),
parity (p), and number of stop bits
(s). You can specify 5 through 8 for
d, N, O, or E for p, and 1 or 2 for s.
/MONO Display screens in grayscale rather
than color, the default.
/SLAVE Run the LLINK.EXE utility as a
slave program on the Lasetec II.
/H or /? Display a help screen that lists and
briefly describes these options.
The LLINK.EXE utility main menu is the first menu that the
system displays when you run the LLINK.EXE utility.
Exit LLINK Close the link and exit from the LLINK.EXE
utility.
TAB, left arrow (←), right arrow Move between, and highlight,
(→), up arrow (↑), or down arrow (↓) elements.
If you are using a... Use the... For which you need...
Lasetec II that was Updating System • A notebook or portable computer with an available
manufactured before Software by Using the RS-232 serial port, preferably connected at COM1.
2009 Serial Port Method
• RS-232 null modem cable (with pins 2 and 3
crossed) or a universal serial bus (USB) to RS-232
serial cable.
• The latest versions of the utilities UDLAZ.EXE and
LLINK.EXE, either stored on the notebook or
portable computer or stored on a disk or drive that
is attached to the notebook or portable computer.
Lasetec II that was Updating System • A 10-pin USB-to-motherboard header cable, which
manufactured in or after Software by Using the you obtain from Industrial Dynamics/filtec.
2009 Universal Serial Bus
Method • A USB storage device that has a maximum capacity
of 2 Gbytes and is formatted with a FAT16 file
system.
No. Description
1 COM1 DB9 RS-232 cable connector
on a 30-watt Lasetec II
No. Description
2 COM1 DB9 RS-232 cable connector
on a 60-watt Lasetec II
6. Does the Lasetec II system display a dialog box that asks you
to confirm that you want to overwrite files?
You need to have a compact flash card reader that you have
attached to your notebook or desktop computer to successfully
update the Lasetec II system software by using this method.
12.5.2 Steps
2. If they aren’t already, remove the back panel and print head
cover from the Lasetec II.
4. Remove the compact flash card from flash card slot on the
PC/104 card and insert it into the compact flash reader that
you attached to your notebook or desktop computer.
8. Remove the compact flash card from the reader and replace
it in the compact flash card slot on the PC/104 card.
1
No. Description
1 TX card
2 PC/104 card
3 Marking engine
4 Header pins on the PC/104
card for the USB cable 2
5 Compact flash card
3
6 10-pin USB-to-motherboard
header cable connected to
the header pins on the
PC/104 card 4 5
7 Marking engine ribbon
cable connector and ribbon
No. Description
1 Female connector on the
USB-to-motherboard
header cable that
Industrial Dynamics/filtec
provides
1
If yes, use the COPY command to copy all files that you
want from your USB storage device to the Lasetec II.
8. Does the Lasetec II system display a dialog box that asks you
to confirm that you want to overwrite files?
You need to have a compact flash card reader that you have
attached to your notebook or desktop computer to successfully
update the Lasetec II system software by using this method.
12.7.2 Steps
2. If they aren’t already, remove the back panel and print head
cover from the Lasetec II.
4. Remove the compact flash card from flash card slot on the
PC/104 card and insert it into the compact flash reader that
you attached to your notebook or desktop computer.
4. Remove the compact flash card from the reader and replace
it in the compact flash card slot on the PC/104 card.
12.8.1 Steps
3
No. Description
1 Marker engine 2
2 Removed and connected ground
wire
3 Ground wire from the signal cable
connected to the marker engine
1
1 No. Description 2
1 Connector J3 for operator station
signal cable on a 30-watt Lasetec II
2 Connector J3 for operator station
signal cable on a 60-watt Lasetec II
3
No. Description
1 Marker engine 2
2 Removed and connected ground
wire
3 Ground wire from the signal cable
connected to the marker engine
1
Follow these steps to remove the laser assembly from the Lasetec
II print head.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
No. Description
1
1 Power supply cable J1
2 Alignment diode cable P1
3 Safety shutter cable P2
2
5. Slide the cooling air hose from under the retaining block.
No. Description
1 Retaining block
2 Pull the cooling air hose from under
the retaining block.
Figure 12-24. Sliding the Cooling Air Hose From the Retaining
Block
No. Description
1 Pull up on the black knob to extend
to a handle. 1
2 When fully extended, fold the handle
and slide it through hole to form a
T-handle.
Note: The bolts are captive. They do not fall out when they
are completely loose.
No. Description
1 Rear mounting bolts (2)
2 Front mounting bolts (2)
3 Rear wrench location
4 Front wrench location
1 3 2 4
8. Screw one wrench into the threaded hole at the front of the
laser assembly base plate and another into the threaded
hole at the rear of the laser assembly base plate.
Note: Ensure that the base plate holes that you choose are
diagonal from each other, as shown in Figure 12-26.
No. Description 2
1 Screw the wrenches into the holes in
the base plate at the front and the rear
of the laser assembly.
2 When fully extended, the T-handles
enable you to pull the unit out of the
chassis.
10. Lift the rear slightly and then lift the front and rear until the
laser assembly clears the alignment pins and then move the
entire assembly slightly to the rear and lift the unit straight
up, being extremely careful not to bump the upscope
assembly on the front end.
No. Description
1 Remove the rear slightly ahead of the front.
2 When installing, insert the front slightly ahead of the rear.
1. Ensure that power to the Lasetec II is turned off and that the
print head cover is removed.
Note: Ensure that the base plate holes that you choose are
diagonal from each other, as shown in Figure 12-26.
No. Description 2
1 Screw the wrenches into the holes in
the base plate at the front and the rear
of the laser assembly.
2 When fully extended, the T-handles
enable you to slide the unit into the
chassis.
No. Description
1 and 2 Insert the front (1) slightly
ahead of the rear (2).
5. Using the tool that has the larger hex wrench, tighten the
four laser mounting bolts.
No. Description
1 Rear mounting bolts (2)
2 Front mounting bolts (2)
3 Rear wrench location
4 Front wrench location
1 3 2 4
No. Description
1 Flip and slide the T-handle into the
tube. 2
2 Twist and push down on the black
knob to insert it into the chassis.
7. Slide and the cooling air hose under the retaining block.
No. Description
1 Retaining block
2 Slide and push the cooling air hose
under the retaining block.
Figure 12-33. Sliding the Cooling Air Hose Under the Retaining
Block
No. Description
1
1 Power supply cable J1
2 Alignment diode cable P1
3 Safety shutter cable P2
2
9. Push the shroud into place and tighten the shroud spring
release knob.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
2. From the back panel, disconnect both chiller hoses and drain
all water or coolant from the hoses into the bucket.
Follow these steps to remove the laser assembly from the Lasetec
II laser enclosure.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
No. Description
1 Chiller hose couplings
No. Description
1 Power supply cable J1
2 Safety shutter cable P2
3 Alignment diode cable P1
3
2
Note: The bolts are captive. They do not fall out when they
are completely loose.
No. Description
1 2
1 Rear mounting bolts (2)
2 Front mounting bolts (2)
8. Screw one wrench into the threaded hole at the front of the
laser assembly base plate and another into the threaded
hole at the rear of the laser assembly base plate.
No. Description 2
1 Screw the wrenches into the holes in
the base plate at the front and the rear
of the laser assembly.
2 When fully extended, the T-handles
enable you to pull the unit out of the
chassis.
1. Ensure that power to the Lasetec II is turned off and that the
laser enclosure cover is removed.
Note: Ensure that the base plate holes that you choose are
diagonal from each other, as shown in Figure 12-45.
No. Description 2
1 Screw the wrenches into the holes in
the base plate at the front and the rear
of the laser assembly.
2 When fully extended, the T-handles
enable you to pull the unit out of the
chassis.
No. Description
1 2
1 Rear mounting bolts (2)
2 Front mounting bolts (2)
3
2
8. Push the shroud into place and tighten the shroud spring
release knob.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
12.11.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
No. Disconnect
1 Cable P2 from the marking engine
2 Connector J3 for operator station signal cable
3
3 Retaining screw that is not marked with white
paint
No. Description
1 Cable P1
2 Cable P2
12.12.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
No. Disconnect
1
1 Cable P2 from the marking
engine
2 Connector J3 for operator
station signal cable
3 Retaining screw that is not
marked with white paint
2
3. Remove the one screw that is not marked with a white paint
dot.
No. Description
1 Cable P1
2 Cable P2
12.13.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
No. Description
1 PE Ground
2 P4
3 J29
4 P12
5 P8
3
6 P520
7 P6, P9, P13, P14, P16, P17,
P18, P19
No. Description
1 Crossbar
2 Snap out the crossbar
that is held in place by
pins at each end.
5. Reach through the Plexiglas divider and lift the front edge of
the marking engine card.
12.14.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
12.15.1 Steps
No. Description
1 P520 cable
2 P503 cable
3 P502 cable 1
No. Description
1 Rubber grommets at the top
of the marking engine power
supply card and the socket 1
connector (not shown) that
attaches the card to the
galvanometers power supply
card that is mounted on the
bottom of the enclosure
12.16.1 Steps
No. Description
1 P502 cable 1 2 3
2 P503 cable
3 P520 cable
No. Description
1 Rubber grommets at the top
of the marking engine power
supply card and the socket 1
connector (not shown) that
attaches the card to the
galvanometers power supply
card that is mounted on the
bottom of the enclosure
No. Description
1
1 P520 cable
No. Description
1 Rubber grommets at the top
of the marking engine power
supply card and the socket 1
connector (not shown) that
attaches the card to the
galvanometers power supply
card that is mounted on the
bottom of the enclosure
12.17.1 Steps
4. Reseat the marking engine power supply card into the galva-
nometers power supply that is mounted at the bottom of the
enclosure and onto the grommets at the top of the card.
No. Description
1 Rubber grommets at the top
of the marking engine power
supply card 1
No. Description
1 P520 cable
2 P503 cable
3 P502 cable 1
12.18.1 Steps
2. Reseat the first marking engine power supply card into the
first galvanometers power supply that is mounted at the
bottom of the enclosure and onto the grommets at the top
of the card.
No. Description
1 Rubber grommets at the top
of the marking engine power
supply card 1
No. Description
1 P502 cable 1 2 3
2 P503 cable
3 P520 cable
No. Description
1 Rubber grommets at the top
of the marking engine power
supply card 1
No. Description
1
1 P520 cable
12.19.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
No. Description
1 Cable P702
2 Cable P2
Result: You release the mount for the laser power supply
card.
No. Description
1 Slide plate
2 Two retaining bolts
12.20.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
3. Disconnect the P702 and P602 cables from both laser power
supply cards.
No. Description
1 Cable P702
2 Cable P602
1
Result: You release the mount for each laser power supply
card.
No. Description
1 Four slide plate nuts
2 Two slide plates
2
Figure 12-78. Loosening Nuts From the Slide Plates
5. Slide the plates so that both laser power supply cards move
freely.
12.21.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
1
No. Description
1 Notch in card mounting plate
2 Tab on slide plate mount 2
6. Insert the two nuts on the slide plate and, using a 3/8 inch
wrench, tighten the nuts.
No. Description
1 Cable P702
2 Cable P2
12.22.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
1
No. Description
1 Notch in card mounting plate
2 Tab on slide plate mount 2
No. Description
1 Cable P702
2 Cable P602
1
12.23.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
No. Description
1 TB1 block
2 AC power input cable (P602)
3 PE ground cable
6. Using a 3/8 inch wrench, loosen the two slide plate retaining
nuts.
No. Description
1 Slide plate
2 Two retaining nuts
12.24.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover.
No. Description
1 AC power input cable (P602)
2 PE ground cable
3 TB1 block
No. Description
1 Slide plate
2 Two retaining nuts
12.25.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
3
No. Description
1 Slide plate
2 Tab of slide plate mount 2
3 Card mount plate notch
No. Description
1 Slide plate
2 Two retaining nuts
No. Description
1 TB1 block
2 AC power input cable (P602)
3 PE ground cable
12.26.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover.
3
No. Description
1 Slide plate
2 Tab of slide plate mount 2
3 Card mount plate notch
No. Description
1 Slide plate
2 Two retaining nuts
No. Description
1 AC power input cable (P602)
2 PE ground cable
3 TB1 block
12.27.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
6. Slide the marking engine card through the back of the print
head enclosure.
No. Description
1 Snap the mounting carriage slots... 1
2 onto the mounting support pins.
No. Description
1 Crossbar
2 Snap the crossbar that is
held in place by pins at
each end into place.
No. Description
1 PE Ground
2 P4
3 J29
4 P12
5 P8
3
6 P520
7 P6, P9, P13, P14, P16, P17,
P18, P19
12.28.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
Figure 12-97. Sliding the Marking Engine Card Into Its Carriage
No. Description
1 Snap the mounting carriage slots... 1
2 onto the mounting support pins.
12.29.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
No. Description 3 3
1 Cable P1
2 Cable P4
3 Screws with white paint
dots that secure the
PC/104 and TX cards
together
3
2
No. Description
1 Cable P1
2 Cable P2
No. Description
1 PC/104 card 3
2 64-pin connector (J1)
3 Standoff 4
4 Marking engine
6. Verify that all connections between the cards and cables are
secure.
12.30.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
3 3
2
No. Description
1 Cable P4 connector
2 Cable P1 connector
3 Screws with white paint
dots that secure the
PC/104 and TX cards
together
No. Description
1 Cable P1
2 Cable P2
No. Description
1 PC/104 card 3
2 64-pin connector (J1)
3 Standoff 4
4 Marking engine
6. Verify that all connections between the cards and cables are
secure.
12.31.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
2. Pull the shroud’s spring return knob and lift up the shroud.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
No. Description
1 Plexiglas partition
2 Retaining screw
3
4
No. Description
1 Disconnect galvanometers signal cables (Y shown).
2 Disconnect galvanometers power cables (Y shown).
3 To unlock connect, push in here.
4 To lock connect, push in here.
No. Description
1 Slide bracket
2 Slide bracket retaining nuts (2)
6. Pull the card assembly away from the side and then up.
12.32.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
2. Pull the shroud’s spring return knob and lift up the shroud.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
No. Description
1 Retaining screw
2 Plexiglas partition
1 2
4. Using a 3/8 inch wrench, loosen but do not remove, the two
slide bracket bolts on the side of the X-galvanometer card
and slide the bracket away from the card mount plate.
No. Description
2 3 4
1 Slide bracket
retaining nuts
2 Slide bracket
3 3/8 inch wrench
4 Screws loosened
and slide bracket
pushed to the left
4
8
5
No. Description
1 Disconnected X-galvanometer adapter cable
2 Disconnected Y-galvanometer adapter cable
3 Y-galvanometer adapter cable
4 Y-galvanometer signal cable
5 Disconnected Y-galvanometer signal cable,
showing both signal cable blocks
6 X-galvanometer signal cable
7 X-galvanometer adapter cable
8 Connected X-galvanometer signal cable, showing
both signal cable blocks that you disconnect
12.33.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
5. Insert the slide bracket retaining nuts, and using a 3/8 inch
wrench, tighten them.
No. Description
1 Slide bracket
2 Slide bracket retaining nuts (2)
No. Description
1 Plexiglas partition
2 Retaining screw
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
12.34.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
4
8
5
No. Description
1 Connect X-galvanometer adapter cable
2 Connect Y-galvanometer adapter cable
3 Y-galvanometer adapter cable
4 Y-galvanometer signal cable
5 Connect Y-galvanometer signal cable,
showing both signal cable blocks
6 X-galvanometer signal cable
7 X-galvanometer adapter cable
8 Connected X-galvanometer signal cable,
showing both signal cable blocks
6. Using a 3/8 inch wrench, tighten the two slide bracket bolts
on the side of the X-galvanometer card.
No. Description
2 3 4
1 Slide bracket
retaining nuts
2 Slide bracket
3 3/8 inch wrench
4 Screws loosened
and slide bracket
pushed to the left
No. Description
1 Retaining screw
2 Plexiglas partition
1 2
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
12.35.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
1
2
3
No. Description
1 Cable P1A
2 Cable P1B
3 Galvanometers assembly
securing screws (2)
4. Using the smaller of the two laser tools that are described in
step 6 in the section Steps: Removing the Laser Assembly,
loosen the two securing screws.
No. Description
1 X Scanner cable
2 Y Scanner cable
12.36.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
1
No. Description
1 Cable P1A
2 Cable P1B
3 Galvanometers
assembly securing
screws (2) 2
4 Laser tool supplied by
Industrial Dynamics/
filtec
4. Using the smaller of the two laser tools that are described in
step 6 in the section Steps: Removing the Laser Assembly,
loosen the two securing screws.
12.37.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
No. Description
1 Galvanometers assembly
guide pins
6. Using the smaller of the two laser tools that are described in
step 6 in the section Steps: Removing the Laser Assembly,
tighten the two securing screws.
1
2
3
No. Description
1 Cable P1A
2 Cable P1B
3 Galvanometers assembly
securing screws (2)
12.38.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
No. Description
1 Galvanometers
assembly guide pins
2 Screw holes for
galvanometers
securing screws 2
3 Focal lens
6. Using the smaller of the two laser tools that are described in
step 6 in the section Steps: Removing the Laser Assembly,
tighten the two securing screws.
3
1
No. Description
1 Cable P1A
2 Cable P1B
3 Galvanometers
assembly securing
screws (2) 2
4 Laser tool supplied by
Industrial Dynamics/
filtec
12.39.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
2. From the vortex air ring, remove the three retaining screws
and remove the vortex air ring.
Result: The safety shroud comes off with the vortex air ring.
3. From the air manifold, remove the four retaining screws and
remove the air manifold.
No. Description
1 Safety shroud
2 Vortex air ring
1
3 Air manifold
4 Remove the three retaining
screws from the vortex air
ring. The safety shroud
comes off with the vortex
air ring.
5 Remove the four retaining
screws from the air
manifold.
2
3
4
Figure 12-135. Removing the Vortex Air Ring and Air Manifold
No. Description
1 Remove the three bolts
from the retaining ring.
No. Description
1 Remove the partition retaining screw.
2 Disconnect the air hose from the valve.
3 Disconnect the valve cable.
No. Description
1 To remove the air valve,
remove the bolts that
secure the air valve to
the air cooler assembly.
Figure 12-138. Removing the Bolts That Secure the Air Valve
12.40.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
2. Attach the bolts that secure the air valve to the vortex
compressed air cooler assembly.
No. Description
1 To replace the air valve,
attach the bolts that
secure the air valve to
the air cooler assembly.
Figure 12-139. Attaching the Bolts That Secure the Air Valve
1
2
3
No. Description
1 Connect the valve cable.
2 Connect the air hose to the valve.
3 Screw in the partition retaining screw.
No. Description
1 Replace the three bolts
in the retaining ring.
1. Replace the safety shroud and vortex air ring and screw in
the three retaining screws.
No. Description
1 Safety shroud
2 Vortex air ring
1
3 Air manifold
4 Replace the air manifold
and four retaining screws.
5 Replace the vortex air ring
and three retaining screws.
3 5
Figure 12-142. Replacing the Vortex Air Ring and Air Manifold
Right (vortex compressed Removing and Replacing the 30-Watt Unscrew the four mounting screws on the
air cooler) side of the Laser Assembly plexiglas partition and remove it.
Lasetec II
2
No. Description
1 Remove the four securing screws.
2 Pull the plexiglas partition
straight upwards and out of the
enclosure.
Follow these steps to remove and replace the focal length LEDs.
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
2. Disconnect the LED cable and loosen the set screw on the
side of the mounting block.
No. Description
1
1 Right (vortex compressed air cooler)
side LED
2 Left (galvanometers controller card)
side LED
Figure 12-143. Focal Length LED on the Right and the Left
3. Slide the new LED into place, aligning the dowel pin in the
mounting block with the alignment hole in the LED.
4. Reconnect the LED cable and tighten the set screw on the
side of the mounting block.
Right (vortex compressed Removing and Replacing the 60-Watt Unscrew the mounting screw on the
air cooler) side of the Laser Assembly plexiglas partition and remove it.
Lasetec II
2
No. Description
1 Remove the securing screw.
2 Pull the plexiglas partition straight
upwards and out of the enclosure.
12.42.2 Steps
Follow these steps to remove and replace the focal length LEDs.
2. Loosen the 6-32 by 1/8 inch hex set screw on the side of the
mounting block and disconnect and pull out the LED cable
assembly from its canister.
No. Description
1 Adjustable focal length LED
block (air exhaust side)
2 Fixed focal length LED block
(galvanometers controller
cards side)
3 LED cable assembly
4 6-32 by 1/8 inch hex set
screw
1
2
Figure 12-144. Focal Length LED on the Right and the Left
3. Slide the new LED cable assembly into place, aligning the
dowel pin in the mounting block with the alignment hole in
the LED.
4. Reconnect the LED cable and tighten the 6-32 by 1/8 inch
hex set screw on the side of the mounting block.
12.43.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
No. Description
1 Alignment LED
2 LED cable
1
3 Loosen the LED set
screw. 2
4. Slide the new LED completely into place, ensuring that you
correctly align the dowel pin in the mounting block with the
alignment hole in the LED.
Caution: Do not force the LED into place. The LED is keyed to
fit one way only. Forcing it into position can permanently
damage the LED.
No. Description
1 Alignment LED
2 LED cable
1
3 Tighten the LED set
screw. 2
6. Replace the metal shroud and push the spring return knob.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
12.44.1 Steps
The section Accessing the Inside of the Print Head and Laser
Enclosure tells you how to remove the print head cover and
back panel.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
No. Description
2 LED cable
2 Alignment LED
3 Loosen the LED set
screw.
4. Slide the new LED completely into place, ensuring that you
correctly align the dowel pin in the mounting block with the
alignment hole in the LED.
Caution: Do not force the LED into place. The LED is keyed to
fit one way only. Forcing it into position can permanently
damage the LED.
No. Description
2 LED cable
2 Alignment LED
3 Loosen the LED set
screw.
6. Replace the metal shroud and push the spring return knob.
No. Description
1 Metal shroud spring release knob
12.45.1 Steps
Note: Do not lose the rubber O-ring inside the beacon lens.
No. Description
1 Rubber O-ring
4. Insert the new LED by aligning tabs on the LED with slots in
the socket, pressing down and twisting it clockwise
one-quarter turn.
To learn more about the change history for the Lasetec II system
software, read the Software Release Memo.
Index Index-1
Document 41195-0510
ALT S key 6-14 files 6-22
ALT Z key 6-14 exiting to DOS when updating Lasetec II system
amber beacon 3-21, 3-22 software 6-60, 6-72, 6-88
Angle field ignoring values for other verifier when specify-
Product Code Editor 6-18 ing Calibrated Values 6-52
Aspect field including values for S, V, and E in serial num-
Product Code Editor 6-18 ber product codes 2-10
installing encoder 4-5, 4-7
italicizing characters with Tilt 6-19
B leaving additional six inches of cable 4-20
leaving squeeze fittings loose 4-20
B 9600 field measuring distances between print head and
LLINK.EXE main menu 12-12 conveyor 4-3
back panel mounting 30-watt or 60-watt print head 4-6,
closing 4-34 4-8
diagram of 30-watt Lasetec II 4-17 mounting air controls 4-11
diagram of 60-watt Lasetec II 4-18 mounting operator station 4-9
opening 4-19 mounting switch box 4-13
removing 12-4 mounting trigger 4-5
replacing 12-5 mounting trigger to front of print head 4-5
bar code mounting trigger upstream 4-5
adding 8-25 positioning through-beam trigger 4-7
Bar Code Format field pressing ALT E to edit field 6-21
Bar Code Type Field dialog box 6-34 pressing ALT F to insert field and ALT I to in-
Bar Code Type Field dialog box sert item 6-21
2D Matrix Size field 6-36 removing controller cards to remove cables
Accept [F2] field 6-34 12-107
Bar Code Format field 6-34 routing signal cable 4-20
Bars/Font Char field 6-35 running galvanometer test with shutter
Cancel [ESC] field 6-34 closed 6-56
Clear Data field 6-33 running only one verifier profile at time for
diagram 6-33 Start X Y 6-52
Field Text field 6-36 SanDisk Cruzer USB drive 12-14, 12-21
Inserted Mark field 6-34 selecting Mark Spaces when marking bar code
Stripe Density field 6-34 on dark material 6-34
Stripe X Scale field 6-35 setting correct wattage with Power 6-19
Stripe Y Scale field 6-35 specifying aspect ratio with Aspect 6-18
X Offset field 6-35 specifying BOTH for Verifier Select 6-51
X Trim field 6-35 specifying file name for product code file 8-6
Y Offset field 6-35 specifying maximum wattage for Lasing
Y Trim field 6-35 Power 6-47, 6-51
Barcode field specifying product code description in Product
Product Code Editor 6-21 Code Editor 8-5
Bars/Font Char field specifying size of characters with Size 6-18
Bar Code Type Field dialog box 6-35 specifying value for ADC Reads to Avg 6-47,
baud rate 5-2 6-51, 6-85
beacon lamps specifying value for Air Off Temp 6-70
inspecting 10-4 specifying value for Air On Temp 6-70
beacons specifying value for Bars/Font Char 6-35
amber 3-21, 3-22 specifying value for Begin Seg Delay 6-77
fault 3-21, 3-22 specifying value for Cooling Threshold 6-51
laser emission 3-21, 3-22 specifying value for End Seg Delay 6-77
laser indicator 1-5 specifying value for Host Port Comm Port
red 3-21, 3-22 6-90
yellow 3-21, 3-22 specifying value for Host Port Comm Spec
beam emitter 6-91
cleaning trigger 10-4 specifying value for Increment Size 6-48
Begin Seg Delay field specifying value for Inter Seg Delay 6-78
Delay System Parameters dialog box 6-77 specifying value for Laser Frequency 6-74
best practice specifying value for Laser On Time 6-48
attaching print head to decrease vibrations specifying value for Lasing On Time 6-47,
4-3 6-51, 6-85
backing up PCF 6-22 specifying value for Lasing Power 6-85
characters that you specify in product code specifying value for Master/Slave Comm Port
Index Index-3
Document 41195-0510
definition 5-4 diagram 6-71
example 5-4 F1 - Laser Settings field 6-72, 6-88
standard 5-5 F10 - Start Coding field 6-72
command messages F2 - Delay Settings field 6-72
enhanced 5-4, 5-14, 5-15 F3 - Optics Settings field 6-72
00 5-18 F4 - Verifier Settings field 6-72
01 5-18 F9 - Exit to DOS field 6-72
02 5-18 configure
03 5-18 Lasetec II 5-3
05 5-18 ways to 5-3
06 5-18 configuring delay 7-16
3f 5-18 configuring direction 7-16
42 5-17 configuring mode 7-16
determine whether a Lasetec II receives a configuring orientation 7-16
command message 5-17 configuring resolution 7-16
diagram of structure 5-16 conformity
E1 5-17 declaration 1-8
purpose 5-15 Conveyor Speed field
standard 5-4, 5-6 Tracking System Parameters dialog box 6-67
ACK 5-7 cooler
clear errors 5-13 removing 30-watt vortex compressed air
diagram of structure 5-7 12-130
get current status of Lasetec II 5-13 replacing 30-watt vortex compressed air
NAK 5-8 12-134
purpose 5-6 cooling system
select product code file (PCF) 5-12 chiller 3-24
specify text in user-defined product code Cooling Threshold field
(named) 5-11 Profile Laser dialog box 6-51
specify text in user-defined product code CPU OverTemp Setpoint field
(numbered) 5-10 Thermal System Parameters dialog box 6-69
start marking containers 5-8 current date and time field
stop marking containers 5-9 Date & Time Settings dialog box 6-92
standard (alternative) Current Enc. Res. field
start marking containers 5-8, 5-9 Calibrate Encoder dialog box 6-64
types of 5-4 customer I/O
Communication Parameters dialog box wiring 4-26
8 Bit, Even Parity, 1 Stop field 6-90 customer inputs and outputs
diagram 6-89 FAULT (FAULT NOT) 4-24
Host Port Baud Rate field 6-90 GOOD MK (mark) 4-24
Host Port Comm Port field 6-90 LASER READY 4-24
Host Port Comm Spec field 6-91 REJECT (REJECT NOT) 4-24
Host/Master/Slave Config field 6-89
Master/Slave Baud Rate field 6-90
Master/Slave Comm Port field 6-90
Communications Settings selection D
Host Port application 5-21 DAT field
COMPLEX font 6-17 LLINK.EXE main menu 12-12
compliance data bits 5-2
EMI 1-6 Date & Time Settings dialog box
components ClockSelect field 6-93
30-watt Lasetec II 3-8, 3-9 current date and time field 6-92
compressed air cooler Day field 6-93
removing 30-watt vortex 12-130 diagram 6-92
replacing 30-watt vortex 12-134 Hours field 6-93
Computer Menu Minutes field 6-93
diagram 6-87 Month field 6-93
concepts ScreenSaver field 6-93
Lasetec II 2-1 Seconds field 6-93
configuration file Year field 6-92
editing 12-26 date and time product code field
configuration files creating 8-13
definition 2-15 Date field
diagram 2-15 Main Menu 6-6
Configuration Menu Date/Time Field dialog box
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01 5-18 F2 - Calibrate Encoder field
02 5-18 Installation Menu 6-62
03 5-18 F2 - Delay Settings field
05 5-18 Configuration Menu 6-72
06 5-18 F2 - Dynamic Laser Align field
3f 5-18 Test Menu 6-45
42 5-17 F2 - Fire field
determine whether a Lasetec II receives a Alignment Tests dialog box 6-49
command message 5-17 F2 - Select Product Code field
E1 5-17 Advanced Menu 6-12
internal representation 5-15 Main Menu 6-7
list of 5-15 F2 - System I/O Display field
purpose 5-4, 5-15 Maintenance Menu dialog box 6-38
structure of 5-16 F2 - Zoom Out Display field
what happens when you issue 5-14 Main Menu 6-10
ENTER key 6-3, 12-13 F3 - Configuration Menu field
error Setup Menu 6-60
what happens when Lasetec II encounters F3 - Enter User Fields field
11-12 Advanced Menu 6-12
error message area Main Menu 6-7
Main Menu 6-5 F3 - Laser Profiler field
error messages 11-3 Test Menu 6-45
clearing 11-12 F3 - Optics Settings field
ESC key 6-3, 6-38 Configuration Menu 6-72
European compliance F4 - Computer Menu field
mark 1-7 Setup Menu 6-60
European Union requirements 1-6 F4 - Misc. Galvo Test field
examples Test Menu 6-45
command message 5-4 F4 - Reset Serial Fields field
EXIT field Advanced Menu 6-12
LLINK.EXE main menu 12-12 Main Menu 6-7
Exit LLINK field F4 - Test Menu field
LLINK.EXE main menu 12-12 Maintenance Menu dialog box 6-39
external wiring F4 - Tracking Settings field
inspecting 10-5 Installation Menu 6-62
F4 - Verifier Settings field
Configuration Menu 6-72
F F5 - Display Zoom field
Main Menu 6-8
F1 - Diagnostic History field F5 - Restore Default Zoom field
Maintenance Menu dialog box 6-38 PC Display Zoom Menu 6-10
F1 - Installation Menu field F5 - Thermal Settings field
Setup Menu 6-60 Installation Menu 6-62
F1 - Laser Settings field F6 - Password field
Configuration Menu 6-72, 6-88 Maintenance Menu dialog box 6-39
F1 - Start Coding field F7 - Product Code Editor field
Advanced Menu 6-12 Advanced Menu 6-12
Main Menu 6-7, 6-12 F8 - Load/Save Settings field
F1 - Static Laser Align field Maintenance Menu dialog box 6-39
Test Menu 6-45 F8 - Maintenance Menu field
F1 - Stop Coding field Advanced Menu 6-12
Advanced Menu 6-12 F8 - Save Inst. Defaults field
Main Menu 6-7, 6-10 Installation Menu 6-62
F1 - Test Verifier field F8 key 6-14
Alignment Tests dialog box 6-49 F9 - Advanced Features field
F1 - Zoom In Display field Main Menu 6-8
Main Menu 6-10 F9 - Exit to DOS field
PC Display Zoom Menu 6-10 Configuration Menu 6-72
F10 - Start Coding field Setup Menu 6-60
Configuration Menu 6-72 F9 - Setup Menu field
Installation Menu 6-62 Advanced Menu 6-12
Maintenance Menu dialog box 6-39 FAULT (NOT FAULT) 4-24, 4-25
Setup Menu 6-60 fault beacon
Test Menu 6-45 description 3-21
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Laser Status 6-41 User Entry is ... characters 6-32
Lasing On Time 6-47, 6-51, 6-85 Vel (mm/s) 6-56
Lasing Power 6-47, 6-51, 6-85 Velocity 6-20
Load Bkup 6-22 Ver 1 Peak 6-53
Load Installation Defaults 6-58 Ver 1 Peak Status 6-48
Load PCF 6-21, 6-22 Ver 2 Peak 6-53
Load Settings 6-57 Ver 2 Peak Status 6-48
Mark Count 6-6 Verifier Select 6-47, 6-51, 6-85
Mark Mode 6-6 Verify 1 X Y 6-48, 6-86
Mark Period 6-6 Verify 2 X Y 6-48, 6-86
Master/Slave Baud Rate 6-90 Verify Threshold 6-47, 6-85
Master/Slave Comm Port 6-90 X Aperture 6-83
Min. Code 6-26 X Aperture Size 6-83
Minutes 6-93 X Center 6-56
Month 6-93 X Field Limit 6-83
Month Code 6-26 X Galvo Range 6-83
Ok [F2] 6-22 X Offset 6-35, 6-79
Orientation 6-67 X Position 6-17
Path 6-6 X Seg Delay 6-78
Pattern 6-55 X Trim 6-35
Pause (ms) 6-56 Y Aperture 6-83
Power 6-19 Y Aperture Size 6-83
Power (W) 6-56 Y Center 6-56
Primary Trigger 6-40 Y Field Limit 6-83
product code description 6-15 Y Galvo Range 6-83
Pwr Ramp Off 6-80 Y Offset 6-35
Pwr Ramp On 6-80 Y Position 6-18
Pwr Ramp On Dly 6-79 Y Trim 6-35
Reject 6-43 Year 6-92
Reject Delay 6-67 Year Code 6-26
Run Test 6-56, 6-64 Filename field
Save User Settings 6-57 Main Menu 6-6
ScreenSaver 6-93 filtration system
Sec. Code 6-26 air 3-23
Secondary Trigger 6-41 Fixed Text field
Seconds 6-93 User Defined Field dialog box 6-31
Serial Count 6-29 flow charts
Serial Format 6-29 configuring Lasetec II with system software
Shutter (Delayed) 6-41 7-7
Shutter Control 6-42 creating product codes 8-2
Size 6-18 editing 8-2
Size X 6-55 installing Lasetec II 4-2
Size Y 6-55 troubleshooting 11-2
Start Profile 6-53 focal length LEDs
Start X Y 6-52 removing 30-watt 12-138
Step Size 6-52 removing 60-watt 12-139
Stripe Density 6-34 focal lens
Stripe X Scale 6-35 cleaning 10-3
Stripe Y Scale 6-35 description 3-20
Successful Mark 6-43 diagram 3-21
System Fault Lamp 6-43 focus
System Temp 6-6 verifying 6-7
Test Package 6-64 focus and alignment
Tested Enc. Res. 6-64 toggling between verifying 6-7
Thermal Shutdown 6-41 focus diodes test point 3-13
Thermal Temp 6-70 Focus LED’s field
Tilt 6-19 Inputs and Outputs dialog box 6-42
Time 6-6 fonts
Tracking 6-6 BLOCK 6-17
Tracking Mode 6-66 COMPLEX 6-17
Trig Blank 6-16 LOGO 6-17
Trigger Delay 6-66 MODERN 6-17
Type 6-22 OCRB3X 6-17
User Data 6-31 OCRSEAGT 6-17
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Product Code Editor 6-20 operator station 3-7
Installation Menu PC Display Zoom Menu 6-10, 6-14
diagram 6-61 PG DN 6-14, 6-38
F10 - Start Coding field 6-62 PG UP 6-14, 6-38
F2 - Calibrate Encoder field 6-62 Product Code Editor 6-14
F4 - Tracking Settings field 6-62 right arrow (→) 6-3, 6-10, 6-14, 6-38, 12-13
F5 - Thermal Settings field 6-62 TAB 6-3, 12-13
F8 - Save Inst. Defaults field 6-62 up arrow (↑) 6-3, 6-10, 6-14, 6-38, 12-13
installing Lasetec II
conveyor 4-5
decision table
conveyor 4-4 L
labeler 4-4 labels
encoder 4-4, 4-5, 4-7 warning 1-5
flow chart 4-2 lamps
labeler 4-7 inspecting beacon 10-4
print head 4-4, 4-5, 4-7 languages
requirements 4-3 available on Lasetec II 6-94
trigger 4-4, 4-5, 4-7 Languages dialog box
instruction labels diagram 6-94
inspecting 10-5 laser
Inter Seg Delay field adjusting power 9-16
Delay System Parameters dialog box 6-78 description 3-18
interference diagram 3-2
electromagnetic 1-6 laser assembly
interlock removing 30-watt 12-31
remote 1-4 removing 60-watt 12-40
Interlock Status field replacing 30-watt 12-35
Inputs and Outputs dialog box 6-41 replacing 60-watt 12-46
interlock test point 3-13 laser emission beacon
Item field description 3-21
Product Code Editor 6-22 diagram 3-22
Item Font field laser enclosure
Product Code Editor 6-17 removing 12-6
items replacing 12-8
definition 2-2 Laser Fault field
Inputs and Outputs dialog box 6-41
Laser Frequency field
K Laser System Parameters dialog box 6-74
laser indicator beacon 1-5
key switch 1-4 Laser On Time field
keys Alignment Tests dialog box 6-48
ALT C 6-14 laser power button 1-4
ALT D 6-14 Laser Power field
ALT E 6-14 Laser System Parameters dialog box 6-73
ALT F 6-14 laser power supply
ALT H 6-14 description 3-12
ALT I 6-14 diagram 3-12
ALT L 6-14 removing 30-watt 12-73
ALT R 6-14 removing 60-watt 12-75
ALT S 6-14 replacing 30-watt 12-77
ALT Z 6-14 replacing 60-watt 12-79
DEL 6-14 LASER READY 4-24, 4-25
diagnostic history log 6-38 Laser Ready field
down arrow (↓) 6-3, 6-10, 6-14, 6-38, 12-13 Inputs and Outputs dialog box 6-43
END 6-38 Laser Status field
ENTER 6-3, 12-13 Inputs and Outputs dialog box 6-41
ESC 6-3, 6-38 Laser System Parameters dialog box
F8 6-14 diagram 6-73
HOME 6-38 Laser Frequency field 6-74
INS 6-14 Laser Power field 6-73
Lasetec II system software dialog boxes 6-3 laser tubes
left arrow (←) 6-3, 6-10, 6-14, 6-38, 12-13 types 3-18
LLINK.EXE utility 12-13 30-watt 3-19
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description 3-20 selections on 6-7
diagram 3-21 status area 6-6
liquid crystal display 3-7 System Temp field 6-6
LLINK 2.01 - Copyright (c) 2000-2002 IDC field Time field 6-6
LLINK.EXE main menu 12-12 Tracking field 6-6
LLINK.EXE main menu maintenance
8N1 field 12-12 cleaning air filtration system 10-4
B 9600 field 12-12 cleaning focal lens 10-3
COM1 field 12-12 cleaning trigger beam emitter 10-4
DAT field 12-12 inspecting print head 10-3
diagram 12-11 inspecting safety covers 10-3
EXIT field 12-12 when to perform 10-2
Exit LLINK field 12-12 Maintenance Menu
LLINK 2.01 - Copyright (c) 2000-2002 IDC diagram 6-37
field 12-12 Maintenance Menu dialog box
RECEIVE field 12-12 F1 - Diagnostic History field 6-38
SEND field 12-12 F10 - Start Coding field 6-39
VERSION field 12-12 F2 - System I/O Display field 6-38
LLINK.EXE utility 12-10 F4 - Test Menu field 6-39
Load Bkup field F6 - Password field 6-39
Product Code Editor 6-22 F8 - Load/Save Settings field 6-39
Load Installation Defaults field mark
Load/Save System Settings dialog box 6-58 CE 1-7
Load PCF field Mark Count field
Product Code Editor 6-21, 6-22 Main Menu 6-6
Load User Settings field Mark Mode field
Load/Save System Settings dialog box 6-57 Main Menu 6-6
Load/Save System Settings dialog box Mark Period field
Clear Last Saved field 6-58 Main Menu 6-6
diagram 6-57 marking engine
Load Installation Defaults field 6-58 description 3-15
Load User Settings field 6-57 diagram 3-15
Save User Settings field 6-57 removing 30-watt 12-56
LOGO font 6-17 removing 60-watt 12-60
lot number replacing 30-watt 12-92
creating 8-11 replacing 60-watt 12-95
marking engine power supply
description 3-11
M diagram 3-11
removing 30-watt 12-63
Main Menu removing 60-watt 12-65
code editing window 6-5 replacing 30-watt 12-68
Comm field 6-6 replacing 60-watt 12-70
Date field 6-6 marking trigger
diagram 6-4 diagram 3-18
error message area 6-5 master
F1 - Start Coding 6-7, 6-12 configuration 5-3
F1 - Start Coding field 6-7, 6-12 master and host port system configuration 5-3
F1 - Stop Coding 6-7, 6-10 Master/Slave Baud Rate field
F1 - Zoom In Display field 6-10 Communication Parameters dialog box 6-90
F2 - Select Product Code field 6-7 Master/Slave Comm Port field
F3 - Enter User Fields field 6-7 Communication Parameters dialog box 6-90
F4 - Reset Serial Fields field 6-7 menu area
F5 - Display Zoom field 6-8 Main Menu 6-5
F9 - Advanced Features field 6-8 menu structure
Field Used field 6-6 Lasetec II system software 6-2
Filename field 6-6 Message Specification selection
Mark Count field 6-6 Host Port application 5-21
Mark Mode field 6-6 messages
Mark Period field 6-6 alarm 11-3
menu area 6-5 diagnostic 11-3
parts 6-5 Min. Code field
Path field 6-6 Date/Time Field dialog box 6-26
print area box 6-5 Minutes field
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troubleshooting 11-14 example 2-2
product focusing 9-4
code 2-2 format 8-3
product code 2-2 serial number 2-3
product code description definition 2-9
creating 8-4 example 2-9
Product Code Editor 6-15 variables 2-10
Product Code Editor text 2-3
Angle field 6-18 definition 2-3
Aspect field 6-18 troubleshooting problems 8-29
Barcode field 6-21 types 2-3
Code Delay field 6-16 user-defined 2-3
Code Height field 6-15 definition 2-10
Code Width field 6-15 example 2-11
diagram 6-13 Profile Laser dialog box
Edit Current Field field 6-21 ADC Reads to Avg field 6-51
Field field 6-22 Calibrated Values field 6-52
Insert field 6-21 Cooling Threshold field 6-51
Insertion Mode field 6-20 diagram 6-50
Item field 6-22 End X Y field 6-52
Item Font field 6-17 Lasing On Time field 6-51
Load Bkup field 6-22 Lasing Power field 6-51
Load PCF field 6-21, 6-22 running this test 9-2
Ok [F2] field 6-22 Start Profile field 6-53
Power field 6-19 Start X Y field 6-52
product code description 6-15 Step Size field 6-52
Size field 6-18 Ver 1 Peak field 6-53
Tilt field 6-19 Ver 2 Peak field 6-53
Trig Blank field 6-16 Verifier Select field 6-51
Type field 6-22 Pw M out test point 3-13
Velocity field 6-20 Pwr Ramp Off field
X Position field 6-17 Delay System Parameters dialog box 6-80
Y Position field 6-18 Pwr Ramp On Dly field
product code fields Delay System Parameters dialog box 6-79
date and time 8-13 Pwr Ramp On field
definition 2-2 Delay System Parameters dialog box 6-80
serial number 8-15
text 8-9
user-defined 8-11
product code files Q
backing up 8-32 quality
creating 8-4 troubleshooting 8-29
definition 2-13 Query selection
diagram 2-13 Host Port application 5-20
loading backed up copy 8-32, 8-33
names
syntax 2-13
saving 8-17, 8-18
product code items
R
definition 2-2 ramping
product codes definition 6-75
adjusting height 9-9 how it works 6-76
aligning 9-4 RECEIVE field
bar code 2-3 LLINK.EXE main menu 12-12
definition 2-11 red beacon 3-21, 3-22
example 2-11 Reject Delay field
types 2-12 Tracking System Parameters dialog box 6-67
building 8-7 Reject field
creating 8-2 Inputs and Outputs dialog box 6-43
date and time 2-3 remote interlock 1-4
definition 2-3 removing
elements of 2-4—2-9 back panel 12-4
definition 2-2 laser enclosure 12-6
editing 8-2 print head cover 12-3
removing focal length LEDs on 30-watt
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Standard Text Field dialog box creating 8-9
Main Menu > F9 > F7 Edit Current Field Standard Text Field dialog box
6-23 Accept [F2] field 6-24
Main Menu > F9 > F7 Insert: Field > Text Cancel [ESC] field 6-24
Field 6-23 Clear Data field 6-24
Main Menu > F9 > F7 Insert: Item > Text diagram 6-23
Field 6-23 Field Text field 6-24
System Inputs and Outputs dialog box Start Coding selection
Main Menu > F9 > F8 > F2 6-40 Host Port application 5-20
Test Menu Start Profile field
Main Menu > F9 > F8 > F4 6-44 Profile Laser dialog box 6-53
Thermal System Parameters dialog box Start X Y field
Main Menu > F9 > F9 > F1 > F5 6-69 Profile Laser dialog box 6-52
Tracking System Parameters dialog box status area
Main Menu > F9 > F9 > F1 > F4 6-65 Main Menu 6-6
User Defined Field dialog box step
Main Menu > F9 > F7 Edit Current Field definition of galvanometer 2-18
6-30, 6-33 Step Size field
Main Menu > F9 > F7 Insert: Field > User Profile Laser dialog box 6-52
Defined 6-30 steps
Main Menu > F9 > F7 Insert: Item > User adding two-dimensional data matrix bar code
Defined 6-30 8-25
Verification Parameters dialog box adjusting code delay 9-11
Main Menu > F9 > F9 > F3 > F4 6-84 adjusting height of product code 9-9
Shutter (Delayed) field adjusting power of laser 9-16
Inputs and Outputs dialog box 6-41 adjusting print area box size 8-18, 8-20
Shutter Control field adjusting speed of galvanometers 9-13
Inputs and Outputs dialog box 6-42 adjusting trigger blanking 9-19
shutter test point 3-13 adjusting x position 9-11
SIMPLEX font 6-17 aligning product code on container 9-4
SIMPLEX NO-TOUCH font 6-17 arranging items in print area box 8-22
Size field backing up product code files 8-32
Product Code Editor 6-18 building product code 8-7
Size X field calculating trigger delay 7-13
Galvo Tests dialog box 6-55 calibrating encoder 7-8, 7-10
Size Y field calibrating the verifiers 9-2
Galvo Tests dialog box 6-55 cleaning air filtration system 10-4
slave cleaning focal lens 10-3
configuration 5-3 cleaning print head housing 10-5
speed cleaning trigger beam emitter 10-4
adjusting galvanometer 9-13 clearing error messages 11-12
stand-alone configuration 5-3 configuring delay 7-16
standard command message configuring delay settings 7-17
what happens when you issue 5-5 configuring direction 7-16
standard command messages configuring mode 7-16
ACK 5-7 configuring orientation 7-16
clear errors 5-13 configuring resolution 7-16
get current status of Lasetec II 5-13 configuring tracking settings 7-15
list of 5-6 creating date and time 8-13
NAK 5-8 creating product code file 8-4
purpose 5-4, 5-6 creating serial number product code field
select product code file (PCF) 5-12 8-15
specify text in user-defined product code creating standard text field 8-9
(named) 5-11 creating user-defined lot number field 8-11
specify text in user-defined product code editing LASETEC.CFG file 12-26
(numbered) 5-10 executing test run 9-7
start marking containers 5-8 focusing product code on container 9-4
start marking containers (alternative) 5-8 galvanometer 6-52
stop marking containers 5-9 inspecting beacon lamps 10-4
stop marking containers (alternative) 5-9 inspecting external wiring 10-5
structure of 5-7 inspecting instruction labels 10-5
STANDARD font 6-17 inspecting print head 10-3
STANDARD NO-TOUCH font 6-17 inspecting safety covers 10-3
standard text field inspecting warning labels 10-5
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F4 - Misc. Galvo Test field 6-45 Encoder Res field 6-66
Test Package field End Reject Delay field 6-67
Calibrate Encoder dialog box 6-64 Index Rej Delay field 6-67
test points Index Trig Delay field 6-67
TP1 3-13 Orientation field 6-67
TP11 3-13 Reject Delay field 6-67
TP2 3-13 Tracking Mode field 6-66
TP3 3-13 Trigger Delay field 6-66
TP4 3-13 trailing edge
TP5 3-13 definition 2-19
TP6 3-13 transmit (TX) card 3-13
TP7 3-13 description 3-12
TP8 3-13 Trig Blank field
TP9 3-13 Product Code Editor 6-16
test run trigger
executing 9-7 diagram 3-18, 3-19
Tested Enc. Res. field installing 4-4
Calibrate Encoder dialog box 6-64 installing with conveyor 4-5
text product code field installing with labeler 4-7
creating 8-9 types 3-17
Thermal Shutdown field diffuse-reflective 3-17
Inputs and Outputs dialog box 6-41 retro-reflective 3-17
Thermal System Parameters dialog box through-beam 3-17
Air Knife On Temp field 6-70 wiring to print head 4-21
Air Off Temp field 6-70 trigger beam emitter
Air On Temp field 6-70 cleaning 10-4
CPU OverTemp Setpoint field 6-69 trigger blanking
diagram 6-69 adjusting 9-19
System Temp field 6-70 trigger delay
through-beam trigger 3-17 calculating 7-13
Tilt field Trigger Delay field
Product Code Editor 6-19 Tracking System Parameters dialog box 6-66
Time field trigger test point 3-13
Main Menu 6-6 troubleshooting problems 11-14
toggling between verifying focus and alignment tube
6-7 laser 3-18, 3-19
TP1 trigger test point 3-13 two-dimensional data matrix bar code
TP11 interlock test point 3-13 adding 8-25
TP2 encoder input test point 3-13 TX (transmit) card
TP3 encoder output test point 3-13 description 3-12
TP4 Pw M out test point 3-13 diagram 3-13
TP5 focus diodes test point 3-13 removing 30-watt 12-50
TP6 watch dog T/O test point 3-13 removing 60-watt 12-53
TP7 watch dog CLK test point 3-13 replacing 30-watt 12-99
TP8 align diode test point 3-13 replacing 60-watt 12-102
TP9 shutter test point 3-13 Type field
Tracking field Product Code Editor 6-22
Main Menu 6-6
tracking mode
types 2-16
tracking modes U
dynamic UDLAZ.EXE utility 12-11
definition 2-16 up arrow key (↑) 6-3, 6-10, 6-14, 6-38, 12-13
indexed update Lasetec II system software
definition 2-16 ways to 12-13
static compact flash card method 12-19
definition 2-16 serial port method 12-15
tracking settings universal serial bus (USB) method 12-21
configuring 7-15 User Data field
Tracking System Parameters dialog box User Defined Field dialog box 6-31
Conveyor Speed field 6-67 User Defined Field dialog box
diagram 6-65 Accept [F2] field 6-31
Direction field 6-65 Cancel [ESC] field 6-31, 6-34
Encoder Counts field 6-67 Clear Data field 6-31
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Bar Code Type Field dialog box 6-35
Y Position field
Product Code Editor 6-18
Y Trim field
Bar Code Type Field dialog box 6-35
Year Code field
Date/Time Field dialog box 6-26
Year field
Date & Time Settings dialog box 6-92
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